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5 state primary schools within 2 miles and 16 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DA12 3, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near DA12 3

5 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of DA12 3, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Cobham Primary School

    State primary · Gravesend · 0.72 miles

    61of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 8% in England · 0.72 miles

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters18.6 of 20 points

      Top 8% of 14,817 state schools in England: 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.8 of 20 points

      0.72 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 30 of 56. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little0.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 31.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Singlewell Primary School

    State primary · Gravesend · 1.6 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.6 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Tymberwood Academy

    State primary · Gravesend · 2.0 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.3 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Shorne Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Gravesend · 1.5 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.3 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. The Riverview Academy

    State primary · Gravesend · 1.8 miles

    53of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2021) · classes of 28 on average

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2021: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.5 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 3.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near DA12 3

16 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DA12 3, ranked by what matters to you. 4 more were left out by your filters.

  1. The Rochester Grammar School

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Rochester · 4.2 miles

    74of 100

    Places reached 11.38 miles in 2026 · results: top 11% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters18 of 20 points

      Top 11% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.67 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.2 of 20 points

      4.2 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 11.38 miles away; this school is 4.19 miles from the middle of DA12 3, closer than that. Medway Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 3.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

    State secondary · Grammar · Boys · Rochester · 4.1 miles

    74of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 4% in England · places reached 3.35 miles in 2026

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters19.4 of 20 points

      Top 4% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.90 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.4 of 20 points

      4.1 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters15.2 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.35 miles away; this school is 4.14 miles from the middle of DA12 3, further than that. Medway Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 0.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Leigh Academy Strood

    State secondary · Rochester · 2.3 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.3 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points

      Better than 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, June 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.9 of 20 points

      2.3 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 5.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Gravesend · 3.5 miles

    63of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 22% in England · absence 5.4% (similar schools 7.4%)

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.38 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.8 of 20 points

      3.6 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 195 of 238. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 0.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Thamesview School

    State secondary · Gravesend · 1.9 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.9 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters1.4 of 20 points

      Better than 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.72 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.5 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 13.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Northfleet Technology College

    State secondary · Boys · Gravesend · 3.9 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 19 on average

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters3.2 of 20 points

      Better than 16% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.49 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.5 of 20 points

      3.9 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 10.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Meopham School

    State secondary · Gravesend · 3.1 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters4 of 20 points

      Better than 20% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.40 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.4 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 21.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Gravesend Grammar School

    State secondary · Grammar · Boys · Gravesend · 3.0 miles

    56of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: top 37% in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8 of 20 points

      3.0 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 176 of 254. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Leigh Academy Longfield

    State secondary · Longfield · 4.6 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters4.2 of 20 points

      Better than 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.38 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.7 of 20 points

      4.6 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 12.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Fort Pitt Grammar School

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Chatham · 4.5 miles

    54of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · results: top 12% in England · absence 6.2% (similar schools 7.4%)

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters17.8 of 20 points

      Top 12% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.64 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2 of 20 points

      4.5 miles from the middle of DA12 3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.06 miles away; this school is 4.51 miles from the middle of DA12 3, further than that. Medway Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 1.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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