Schools in Gillingham.
29 schools in Gillingham, Kent. See them on the map, or open any school for admissions, results 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.
What parents should know about Gillingham
Gillingham is the largest of the Medway towns by population and, like Chatham and Rochester, sits under Medway Council rather than Kent County Council for admissions. Its schools serve a mix of Victorian terraced streets close to the town centre and newer estates towards Rainham and Hempstead.
Because the Medway towns run continuously into one another, families here routinely shortlist schools across Gillingham, Rainham and Chatham. Bus routes rather than straight-line distance are often what decides the final order of preferences.
Primary schools (22)
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GoodME7 3JY
Bredhurst CofE Primary School
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed- BGood
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Barnsole Primary School
PrimaryAges 2 to 11Mixed 
GoodME7 5DQ
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed
GoodME7 1LS
Burnt Oak Primary
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed
GoodME7 5XX
Byron Primary School
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed
GoodME8 6PD
Featherby Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryAges 3 to 7Mixed
GoodME8 6BT
Featherby Junior School
PrimaryAges 7 to 11Mixed
GoodME7 3QG
Hempstead Infant School
PrimaryAges 4 to 7Mixed
GoodME7 3HJ
Hempstead Junior School
PrimaryAges 7 to 11Mixed
GoodME8 8JR
Miers Court Primary School
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed- NGood
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Napier Community Primary Academy
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed - OGood
ME7 1LG
Oasis Academy Skinner Street
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed 
GoodME8 8ET
Riverside Primary School
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed
GoodME7 1SJ
Saxon Way Primary School Academy
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed
GoodME8 9NP
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed
GoodME8 9AE
St Margaret's CofE Junior School
PrimaryAges 7 to 11Mixed- SGood
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St Margaret's Infant School
PrimaryAges 3 to 7Mixed - SGood
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed - SGood
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed 
GoodME8 7DX
Thames View Primary School
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed
GoodME8 6JS
Twydall Primary School
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed
GoodME7 2DU
Woodlands Primary School
PrimaryAges 2 to 11Mixed
Secondary schools (4)
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Grammar schools (1)
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Special schools and SEND provision (2)
Schools by village near Gillingham
Villages and neighbourhoods in the Gillingham area, with every school we list in each one.
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Schools in Rainham
- Miers Court Primary School, primary in Rainham
- Riverside Primary School, primary in Rainham
- St Margaret's CofE Junior School, primary in Rainham
- St Margaret's Infant School, primary in Rainham
- St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, primary in Rainham
- Thames View Primary School, primary in Rainham
- Rainham Mark Grammar School, grammar in Rainham
- The Howard School, secondary in Rainham
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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.