What is the best primary school in Medway?

On our composite score, Leigh Academy High Halstow is the top-ranked primary school in Medway, with a grade B. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Medway?

There are 69 primary schools in Medway with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Medway ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Medway?

Applications for Reception places in Medway starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Medway

Compare 69 top-rated primary schools in Medway, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Leigh Academy High Halstow.

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Compare the top two side by side: Leigh Academy High Halstow vs The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)

The best primary schools in Medway

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Leigh Academy High Halstow

The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)

St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe

Fairview Community Primary School

St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Walderslade Primary School

Cliffe Woods Primary School

Lordswood School

Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy

Oaklands School

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Riverside Primary School

All Faiths Children's Academy

Hempstead Junior School

Miers Court Primary School

Gordons Children's Academy, Junior

Thames View Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Hilltop Primary School

Elaine Primary School

New Road Primary School

Halling Primary School

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Cedar Children's Academy

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