Meopham Community Academy
Longfield Road, Gravesend, DA13 0JW
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
445
Headteacher
Mr Thomas Waterman
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Meopham Community Academy
Meopham Community Academy is a primary school in Meopham, near Gravesend for children aged 2 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 445 pupils are on roll. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The headteacher is Mr Thomas Waterman.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated Meopham Community Academy Good at its inspection on 1 May 2024. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
At key stage 2, 56% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 94.6% (absence 5.4%) (2024/25). Around 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Meopham Community Academy
You apply for a place at Meopham Community Academy on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Meopham Community Academy is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
Meopham Community Academy offers an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Meopham Community Academy contact details and location
Meopham Community Academy is at Longfield Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0JW. The school office can be reached on 01474 812259. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Meopham Community Academy admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Meopham Community Academy does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Kent County Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Kent County Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Meopham Community Academy is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerMeopham Community Academy results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Meopham Community Academy
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Meopham Community Academy
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Meopham Community Academy term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
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
Meopham Community Academy: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Meopham Community Academy?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Meopham Community Academy as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Meopham Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Meopham Community Academy Good at its inspection on 1 May 2024. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Meopham Community Academy offer?
Meopham Community Academy is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Meopham Community Academy have a nursery or wraparound care?
Meopham Community Academy offers a nursery. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Meopham Community Academy's term dates and INSET days?
Meopham Community Academy follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Meopham Community Academy and how do I contact the school?
Meopham Community Academy is at Longfield Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0JW. The office number is 01474 812259. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Meopham Community Academy and what ages does it take?
Meopham Community Academy has around 445 pupils on roll and covers ages 2 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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