Schools in Gillingham
43 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Howard School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Gillingham School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Academy Rainham Free schools | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–19 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rainham School for Girls Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Brompton Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The Robert Napier School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (30)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsole Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Deanwood Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Featherby Junior School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Hempstead Infant School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hempstead Junior School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Academy sponsor led | Good (2021) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Riverside Primary School Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thames View Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Gillingham Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Parkwood Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wyke Primary School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Byron Primary School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Fairview Community Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Saxon Way Primary School Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St George's Church of England School, Bourton Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret's Infant School Academy converter | Improved significantly (2025) | 3–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Stower Provost Community School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Academy of Woodlands Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermead School Academy special converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–16 | — |
| Alchemy School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
| Danecourt School Academy special converter | Improved significantly (2024) | 4–11 | — |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service Miscellaneous | No Ofsted rating | 5–16 | — |
| MidKent College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Will Adams Academy Academy alternative provision converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 14–17 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.