Schools near ME8
Gillingham, Medway · ranked for your family, with the reasons
16 state primary schools within 2 miles and 19 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of ME8, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.
iWhere the middle is
How it is worked outThe middle of ME8 is the average position of the 28 schools and nurseries we hold in it.
- Distances are as the crow flies.
State primary schools near ME8
16 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of ME8, ranked by what matters to you.
Places reached 4.94 miles in 2026 · 0.43 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)
How it scored 71
- Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points
Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% 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 September 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.7 of 20 points
0.43 miles from the middle of ME8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 3 place went to a home 4.94 miles away; this school is 0.43 miles from the middle of ME8, closer than that. Medway Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 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 little1.5 of 10 points
Classes average 30.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 69of 100
Places reached 0.82 miles in 2026 · results: top 12% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters17.8 of 20 points
Top 12% of 14,817 state schools in England: 80% 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, May 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13 of 20 points
0.70 miles from the middle of ME8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.82 miles away; this school is 0.70 miles from the middle of ME8, closer than that. Medway Council
- Attendance and behavioura little1.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 2.0 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 little1.5 of 10 points
Classes average 30.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 67of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.43 miles · absence 4.6% (similar schools 4.6%)
How it scored 67
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2025: Improved significantly. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.7 of 20 points
0.43 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 little7.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.6% 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 little4.3 of 10 points
Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 0.73 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.81 miles
How it scored 64
- Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points
Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% 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 June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.9 of 20 points
0.81 miles from the middle of ME8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters18.1 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.73 miles away; this school is 0.81 miles from the middle of ME8, further than that. Medway Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 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 little2.1 of 10 points
Classes average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 34% in England
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points
Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% 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 February 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters6.1 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 little2.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 2.9 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 little4.2 of 10 points
Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 61of 100
Places reached 6.51 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2019) · 1.1 miles
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points
Better than 30% of 14,817 state schools in England: 56% 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, November 2019: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters8.9 of 20 points
1.1 miles from the middle of ME8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 6.51 miles away; this school is 1.11 miles from the middle of ME8, closer than that. Medway Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 2.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points
Classes average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters6.5 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 little5.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.7 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 little8.6 of 10 points
Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 60of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2021) · 0.66 miles
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points
Better than 30% of 14,817 state schools in England: 56% 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 November 2021: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.4 of 20 points
0.66 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 little4.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.7 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 little0.7 of 10 points
Classes average 31.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 2.27 miles in 2026 · results: top 26% in England · 0.96 miles
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points
Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.4 of 20 points
0.96 miles from the middle of ME8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.27 miles away; this school is 0.96 miles from the middle of ME8, closer than that. Medway Council
- Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 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 little1.8 of 10 points
Classes average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.91 miles
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points
Better than 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 52% 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, May 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.9 of 20 points
0.91 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 little2.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 4.2 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 little6.8 of 10 points
Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near ME8
19 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of ME8, ranked by what matters to you. 2 more were left out by your filters.
- 78of 100
Places reached 3.34 miles in 2026 · 0.19 miles · results: top 32% in England
How it scored 78
- Resultsmatters13.7 of 20 points
Top 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.24 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters19.3 of 20 points
0.19 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 3.34 miles away; this school is 0.19 miles from the middle of ME8, closer than that. Medway Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 6.7 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 little7.3 of 10 points
Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 78of 100
Places reached 2.59 miles in 2026 · 0.68 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
How it scored 78
- Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points
Top 29% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.28 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.3 of 20 points
0.68 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 2.59 miles away; this school is 0.68 miles from the middle of ME8, closer than that. Medway Council
- Attendance and behavioura little3.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 3.9 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 little7.3 of 10 points
Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 77of 100
Places reached 17.94 miles in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)
How it scored 77
- Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points
Top 24% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.36 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.4 of 20 points
2.2 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 17.94 miles away; this school is 2.16 miles from the middle of ME8, closer than that. Medway Council
- Attendance and behavioura little8.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.7% 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 little6.2 of 10 points
Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 75of 100
Places reached 11.38 miles in 2026 · results: top 11% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 75
- 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
- Distancematters3.6 of 20 points
4.1 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 4.09 miles from the middle of ME8, 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
- 74of 100
Places reached 3.60 miles in 2026 · 0.12 miles · results: top 26% in England
How it scored 74
- Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points
Top 26% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.33 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters19.5 of 20 points
0.12 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 3.60 miles away; this school is 0.12 miles from the middle of ME8, closer than that. Medway Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 13.9 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 little4.2 of 10 points
Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
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
- Distancematters3.3 of 20 points
4.2 miles from the middle of ME8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters15.1 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.35 miles away; this school is 4.17 miles from the middle of ME8, 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
- 68of 100
Places reached 3.10 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.3 miles
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points
Better than 41% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 44.5 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.9 of 20 points
1.3 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 3.10 miles away; this school is 1.28 miles from the middle of ME8, closer than that. Medway Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 14.9 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 little3.1 of 10 points
Classes average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 68of 100
Places reached 22.96 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 40% in England
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters12.1 of 20 points
Top 40% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.15 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters7 of 20 points
3.2 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 22.96 miles away; this school is 3.24 miles from the middle of ME8, closer than that. Medway Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 9.8 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 little7.4 of 10 points
Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 61of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · results: top 12% in England · absence 6.2% (similar schools 7.4%)
How it scored 61
- 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
- Distancematters5.2 of 20 points
3.7 miles from the middle of ME8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters4.1 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.06 miles away; this school is 3.70 miles from the middle of ME8, 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
- 59of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) (2024) · results: better than 44% of schools in England
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points
Better than 44% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.07 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good (Improving). Ofsted
- Distancematters1.7 of 20 points
4.6 miles from the middle of ME8, 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 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 8.3 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 little6.8 of 10 points
Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
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