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.

Medway has 76 primary schools, of which 5 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 67 rated Good — 95% of primary schools in Medway are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Leigh Academy High Halstow currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Medway follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

76
Total schools
5
Outstanding
7%
Outstanding rate
62%
Avg KS2 SATs
36
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Leigh Academy High Halstow
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
🥈 Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
🥉 Swingate Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
4. Greenvale Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
5. Crest Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Horsted Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Hempstead Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. St Peter's Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Cuxton Community Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. St John's Church of England Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Thames View Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. St Margaret's Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 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 5 (7%) 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 Leigh Academy High Halstow. 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?
7% of primary schools in Medway are rated Outstanding and 88% 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.