Deanwood Primary School

Deanwood Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Rainham for children aged 2 to 11. It has roughly 248 pupils on roll. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Medway still coordinates the application process. Mrs Jane Wright leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 13 March 2024, Deanwood Primary School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 28% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 5.6%, which is attendance of about 94.4% (2024/25). Around 24.5% 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 Deanwood Primary School

You apply for a place at Deanwood Primary School on the primary common application form through Medway, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. 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

Deanwood Primary School 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

For working families the school runs an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Deanwood Primary School contact details and location

You will find Deanwood Primary School at Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Rainham, Kent, ME8 9TX. The school office can be reached on 01634 231901. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.