Best Primary Schools in Medway 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 76 schools across Medway. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

62%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
🥈	St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
🥉	Swingate Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
4.	Leigh Academy High Halstow Primary	Good	70	View school
5.	Lordswood School Primary	Good	67	View school
6.	St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
7.	Cuxton Community Junior School Primary	Good	66	View school
8.	Gordons Children's Academy, Junior Primary	Good	65	View school
9.	Oaklands School Primary	Good	65	View school
10.	Walderslade Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
11.	Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Primary	Good	64	View school
12.	Fairview Community Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
13.	Chattenden Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
14.	Thames View Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
15.	Horsted Junior School Primary	Good	62	View school
16.	Halling Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
17.	Cliffe Woods Primary School Primary	Outstanding	61	View school
18.	St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	61	View school
19.	All Faiths Children's Academy Primary	Good	61	View school
20.	Hempstead Junior School Primary	Good	60	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Medway?

There are 76 primary schools in Medway, of which 6 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Medway?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Medway is The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery). See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Medway?

Primary and secondary school applications in Medway are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Medway council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Medway?

8% of primary schools in Medway are rated Outstanding and 78% are rated Good. 77.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.