The Robert Napier School
Third Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2LX
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1011
Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Tomkins
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Local authority
Medway
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About The Robert Napier School
The Robert Napier School is a secondary academy in Gillingham, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers visual impairment. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 15; VI - Visual Impairment
Specialisms
Visual impairment
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Robert Napier School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is The Robert Napier School?
The Robert Napier School is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does The Robert Napier School cover?
The Robert Napier School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does The Robert Napier School offer?
The Robert Napier School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include visual impairment.
What is The Robert Napier School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Robert Napier School Requires Improvement after its inspection on 24 September 2024.
Where is The Robert Napier School?
The Robert Napier School is at Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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