Primary schools in Gillingham.
Every state primary, infant and junior school in Gillingham, Kent. 22 schools with Ofsted ratings, admissions and contact details.
About schools in Gillingham
Gillingham has 29 schools listed on Schools in Kent, across every stage of a child's education, from nursery and reception through to sixth form. Families here can choose between 22 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 1 grammar school and 6 schools with dedicated SEND provision such as a specialist setting, SEN unit or resourced provision, giving parents genuine flexibility whether they are moving to the area or simply weighing up next steps. Many schools in Gillingham publish SEND information. Support varies by school, so check each school's SEND section and speak to the SENCO about your child's needs.
Ofsted currently rates 97% of inspected schools in Gillingham as Good or Outstanding. You will also find 5 schools with a sixth form and Kent Test grammar options within Gillingham, which is useful if you are planning for the longer term. Use the interactive map to see catchment areas at a glance, filter by phase, or open any school for admissions, results, term dates, contact details and the latest Ofsted or ISI report. Every entry is independent and free to browse.
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Barnsole Primary School
Gillingham· ME7 2JG
PrimaryAges 2 to 11Mixed - Good
Bredhurst CofE Primary School
Gillingham· ME7 3JY
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed - Good
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
Gillingham· ME7 5DQ
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed - Good
Burnt Oak Primary
Gillingham· ME7 1LS
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed - Not awarded
Byron Primary School
Gillingham· ME7 5XX
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed - New report card
Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Gillingham· ME8 6PD
PrimaryAges 3 to 7Mixed - Good
Featherby Junior School
Gillingham· ME8 6BT
PrimaryAges 7 to 11Mixed - Good
Hempstead Infant School
Gillingham· ME7 3QG
PrimaryAges 4 to 7Mixed - Good
Hempstead Junior School
Gillingham· ME7 3HJ
PrimaryAges 7 to 11Mixed - Not yet inspected
Miers Court Primary School
Gillingham· ME8 8JR
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed - Good
Napier Community Primary Academy
Gillingham· ME7 4HG
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed - Good
Oasis Academy Skinner Street
Gillingham· ME7 1LG
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed - Good
Riverside Primary School
Gillingham· ME8 8ET
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed - Good
Saxon Way Primary School Academy
Gillingham· ME7 1SJ
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed - Good
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Gillingham· ME8 9NP
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed - Not yet inspected
St Margaret's CofE Junior School
Gillingham· ME8 9AE
PrimaryAges 7 to 11Mixed - Not yet inspected
St Margaret's Infant School
Gillingham· ME8 9AE
PrimaryAges 3 to 7Mixed - Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gillingham· ME7 1YH
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed - Good
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Gillingham· ME8 6JH
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed - Good
Thames View Primary School
Gillingham· ME8 7DX
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed - Good
Twydall Primary School
Gillingham· ME8 6JS
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed - Not awarded
Woodlands Primary School
Gillingham· ME7 2DU
PrimaryAges 2 to 11Mixed
Parent FAQs
How many schools are there in Gillingham?
There are 29 schools in Gillingham covering 22 primary, 4 secondary and 1 grammar.
Which are the best-rated schools in Gillingham?
Around 97% of inspected schools in Gillingham are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Open any school's profile to see the full inspection history.
Are there grammar schools in Gillingham?
Yes — Gillingham has 1 selective grammar school (Rainham Mark Grammar School). Entry is via the Kent Test, usually taken in Year 6.
How do school catchment areas work in Gillingham?
Kent County Council does not use strict catchment areas for most community schools. Distance from home to the school is one of several oversubscription criteria, alongside siblings, looked-after status and, for faith schools, religious criteria. Always check each school's individual admissions policy.
Can I compare schools in Gillingham side by side?
Yes. Tap "Add to compare" on any school card to line up Ofsted ratings, results, pupil numbers, admissions and facilities on our compare page.
Does Gillingham use the Kent Test?
No. Gillingham is in Medway, which runs its own selective test on its own timetable. If you live in Gillingham you register with Medway Council. Families who are also within reach of Kent grammar schools sometimes sit both tests.
Are Gillingham and Rainham schools treated as the same area?
They are close enough that many families consider them interchangeable, but each school still applies its own published oversubscription criteria, and distance is measured from your home to that specific school. Check each one individually rather than treating the area as a single catchment.