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Council: Medway

Rainham Mark Grammar School

Gillingham, Medway - ME8 7AJ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“On behalf of the Rainham Mark Educational Trust, we welcome you to Rainham Mark Grammar School. For generations, Rainham Mark Grammar school has provided an enriching co-educational experience where students are nurtured to develop their leadership skills and creativity.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)Since 1992Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Rainham School for Girls

Gillingham, Medway - ME8 0BX

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryGirlsEstablished

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Ofsted: Good

Rivermead School

Gillingham, Medway - ME7 1UG

Reception - Year 11 (ages 4-16)

“We want to enable young people to progress and have every life opportunity to the very best of their ability in a complete holistic way. At Rivermead it is about the ‘person’, the complete ‘person’, to ensure that no one falls through the net.”

Not applicableSince 2003Ofsted: Good

Riverside Primary School

Gillingham, Medway - ME8 8ET

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“To achieve the Riverside vision, we put HEART into our learning. We nurture Happiness and Empathy to grow a kind community, while building Ambition, Resilience and Teamwork to ensure every child reaches their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School

Rochester, Medway - ME1 1US

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our school, like our children, is always growing and developing, and we are committed to building strong foundations for the future. With Christ as our cornerstone, we nurture a safe, happy, and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential.”

PrimaryNew schoolOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Saxon Way Primary School

Gillingham, Medway - ME7 1SJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our tours offer a fantastic opportunity to explore our school facilities, meet our dedicated team, see learning in action, and discover what makes Saxon Way such a special place to learn and grow.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Rochester, Medway - ME1 3EL

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Ofsted judge the school to be ‘Outstanding’, a grading the school has held since 2005. In our last report the lead inspector noted that ‘ Pupils and students are thoughtful, polite, courteous and respectful. The school’s culture helps them to feel safe and happy. Their behaviour is exceptional.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Gillingham, Medway - ME8 9NP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School we recognise the importance of holistic development and we aim to develop the social, emotional, physical, mental, and intellectual growth of all of our children.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Chatham, Medway - ME5 8PU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St. Benedict's we are a Catholic community committed to providing a consistently safe, positive, rewarding and happy learning environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe

Rochester, Medway - ME3 7PU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St Helen’s, we want every child to be curious, passionate and excited about learning. We believe that when children truly love to learn, they develop a spark that inspires lifelong growth.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St James Church of England Primary Academy

Rochester, Medway - ME3 0BS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are a small rural community who are encouraging our young people to be ambitious and to grow into lifelong learners.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Rochester, Medway - ME1 2FA

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Your Bright Future Starts Here KS3 PROSPECTUS KS5 PROSPECTUS Welcome to St.John Fisher School St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School was established in 1964. St. John Fisher is a unique school in Medway; it is the only Catholic secondary school within the Local Authority.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

St John's Church of England Infant School

Chatham, Medway - ME4 6RH

Year 1 - Year 2 (ages 5-7)

“Our school is dedicated to providing the best possible education for every pupil in a stimulating, safe and nurturing Christian environment. We design our curriculum creatively to motivate and engage our children.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Rochester, Medway - ME1 1YF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“To make conversations about spirituality more accessible to every member of our school community, St Margaret’s at Troy Town has chosen to help children understand these moments by considering them under the term' 'Wow, Now and Ow moments'.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Gillingham, Medway - ME8 9AE

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“The staff and the governors of the school aim to serve our community by providing an excellent education for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds within the context of Christian belief and practice. We encourage an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Margaret's Infant School

Gillingham, Medway - ME8 9AE

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“We believe that basic skills underpin learning at St. Margaret’s Infant School and use a systematic approach to develop the core skills in Reading, Writing and Maths.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Gillingham, Medway - ME7 1YH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At St Mary’s take pride in the Catholic life of our school. This not only applies to specific R.E. lessons but in the everyday interaction of school life, assemblies, play times, meal times and all the relationships that exist within St Mary’s.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Chatham, Medway - ME4 3ST

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Anchored in our values, we expect all children to behave well in and around school, understanding the school's expectations of good manners, honesty, care, self-discipline and resilience. Praise is central to our teaching and good behaviour is expected.”

PrimarySince 1999Ofsted: Good

St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Chatham, Medway - ME4 6PX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St Michael’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a close‑knit Catholic family of faith, inspired by the teachings of Christ. We aim to create a loving, inclusive environment where every member of our community lives out our core C.I.R.C.L.E.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Nicholas CEVC Primary School

Rochester, Medway - ME2 3HU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are deeply committed to providing the very best education for all our children within a caring and inclusive Christian community. Our governors and school leaders work closely together to uphold our Christian values and ethos, ensuring that our vision is reflected in everything we do.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement