Medway primary schools league table 2025
Primary, infant, junior and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 74 schools in Medway, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 193Cuxton Community Infant SchoolRochester · Academy Primary– · 257 students
- 290Hempstead Infant SchoolGillingham · Local authority Primary– · 251 students
- 389Leigh Academy High HalstowRochester · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 241 students
- 486St Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 582St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary– · 237 students
- 681Walderslade Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
- 777The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)Rochester · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 877Fairview Community Primary SchoolGillingham · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 670 students
- 977St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary– · 211 students
- 1076Napier Community Primary and Nursery AcademyGillingham · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 597 students
- 1175Cuxton Community Junior SchoolRochester · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 232 students
- 1274St Margaret's Infant SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary– · 312 students
- 1372St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolGillingham · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 189 students
- 1471St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 1570St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolChatham · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 663 students
- 1669Halling Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 391 students
- 1767Thames View Primary SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 1864Balfour Junior SchoolChatham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 480 students
- 1962English Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary– · 202 students
- 2062St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary– · 397 students
- 2161Lordswood SchoolChatham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 409 students
- 2260Hempstead Junior SchoolGillingham · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 371 students
- 2359Leigh Academy Hundred of HooRochester · Academy All-through43.2 Attainment 8 · 1,829 students
- 2458Brompton-Westbrook Primary SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 460 students
- 2556Elaine Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 270 students
- 2656Cliffe Woods Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
- 2755Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary– · 298 students
- 2855Parkwood Primary SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary– · 476 students
- 2953Gordons Children's Academy, InfantRochester · Academy Primary– · 135 students
- 3053St Helen's Church of England Primary School, CliffeRochester · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 3153Temple Mill Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 3252All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 343 students
- 3351Kingfisher Community Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 3450The Academy of WoodlandsGillingham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 758 students
- 3549Chattenden Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 3649Hilltop Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 3748Balfour Infant SchoolRochester · Local authority Primary– · 244 students
- 3848St Margaret's Church of England Junior SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 363 students
- 3945Leigh Academy Peninsula EastRochester · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 230 students
- 4045Oaklands SchoolChatham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 4139Bligh Primary School (Infants)Rochester · Academy Primary– · 303 students
- 4239Maundene SchoolChatham · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 385 students
- 4338Delce AcademyRochester · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 287 students
- 4438Featherby Infant and Nursery SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary– · 282 students
- 4538Gordons Children's Academy, JuniorRochester · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 263 students
- 4637St Nicholas CEVC Primary SchoolRochester · Local authority Primary– · 156 students
- 4737Featherby Junior SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 348 students
- 4837New Road Primary SchoolChatham · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 352 students
- 4934St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolGillingham · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 5034Wainscott Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
- 5134Saxon Way Primary SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 396 students
- 5234St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolChatham · Academy Primary– · 446 students
- 5332Miers Court Primary SchoolRainham · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 5432Cedar Children's AcademyRochester · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 627 students
- 5530All Faiths Children's AcademyRochester · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 5628Bligh Primary School (Juniors)Rochester · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 343 students
- 5727Riverside Primary SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 453 students
- 5826Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the MarlboroughRochester · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 546 students
- 5926Oasis Academy Skinner StreetGillingham · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 372 students
- 6025Byron Primary SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 502 students
- 6124Deanwood Primary SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 6222St Peter's Infant SchoolRochester · Local authority Primary– · 60 students
- 6321Twydall Primary School and NurseryGillingham · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 6420New Horizons Children's AcademyChatham · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 618 students
- 6518St James Church of England Primary AcademyRochester · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 176 students
- 6618Barnsole Primary SchoolGillingham · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 609 students
- 6717King's School, RochesterRochester · Independent All-through20.5 Attainment 8 · 574 students
- 6816Phoenix Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 396 students
- 6915Wayfield Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 428 students
- 7014St John's Church of England Infant SchoolChatham · Academy Primary– · 77 students
- 7114Crest Infant SchoolRochester · Local authority Primary– · 121 students
- 7210Luton Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 613 students
- 7310Warren Wood Primary SchoolRochester · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 458 students
- 747Greenvale Primary SchoolChatham · Local authority Primary– · 192 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuxton Community Infant School Rochester · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 92.7 Top 5% | – | 257 |
| 2 | Hempstead Infant School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 89.7 Top 10% | – | 251 |
| 3 | Leigh Academy High Halstow Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 88.7 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 241 |
| 4 | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.8 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 5 | St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 82.1 Top 25% | – | 237 |
| 6 | Walderslade Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 81.3 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
| 7 | The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.0 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 8 | Fairview Community Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 76.8 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 670 |
| 9 | St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.7 Top 25% | – | 211 |
| 10 | Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75.9 Top 25% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 597 |
| 11 | Cuxton Community Junior School Rochester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 74.5 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 232 |
| 12 | St Margaret's Infant School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 74.1 Top 25% | – | 312 |
| 13 | St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 72.0 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 189 |
| 14 | St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.8 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 15 | St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 70.3 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 663 |
| 16 | Halling Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 69.3 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 391 |
| 17 | Thames View Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.9 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 18 | Balfour Junior School Chatham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 63.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 480 |
| 19 | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62.0 Top 50% | – | 202 |
| 20 | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 61.7 Top 50% | – | 397 |
| 21 | Lordswood School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.1 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 409 |
| 22 | Hempstead Junior School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 60.1 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 371 |
| 23 | Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Rochester · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 59.4 Top 50% | 43.2 Attainment 8 | 1,829 |
| 24 | Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.7 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 460 |
| 25 | Elaine Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 270 |
| 26 | Cliffe Woods Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.6 Top 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
| 27 | Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.4 Top 50% | – | 298 |
| 28 | Parkwood Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.0 Top 50% | – | 476 |
| 29 | Gordons Children's Academy, Infant Rochester · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | – | 135 |
| 30 | St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 52.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 31 | Temple Mill Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.5 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 32 | All Saints Church of England Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 52.3 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 343 |
| 33 | Kingfisher Community Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.7 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 34 | The Academy of Woodlands Gillingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 49.7 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 758 |
| 35 | Chattenden Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 49.1 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 36 | Hilltop Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 37 | Balfour Infant School Rochester · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 48.4 Lower 50% | – | 244 |
| 38 | St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 47.6 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 363 |
| 39 | Leigh Academy Peninsula East Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 230 |
| 40 | Oaklands School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.6 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 41 | Bligh Primary School (Infants) Rochester · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 39.0 Lower 50% | – | 303 |
| 42 | Maundene School Chatham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.8 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 385 |
| 43 | Delce Academy Rochester · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 38.1 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 287 |
| 44 | Featherby Infant and Nursery School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 38.1 Lower 50% | – | 282 |
| 45 | Gordons Children's Academy, Junior Rochester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 37.6 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 263 |
| 46 | St Nicholas CEVC Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 37.3 Lower 50% | – | 156 |
| 47 | Featherby Junior School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 36.8 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 348 |
| 48 | New Road Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 36.8 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 352 |
| 49 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 34.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 50 | Wainscott Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.8 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 51 | Saxon Way Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.7 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 396 |
| 52 | St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.5 Lower 50% | – | 446 |
| 53 | Miers Court Primary School Rainham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 32.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 54 | Cedar Children's Academy Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 627 |
| 55 | All Faiths Children's Academy Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 29.5 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 56 | Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Rochester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 28.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 343 |
| 57 | Riverside Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 453 |
| 58 | Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough Rochester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 26.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 546 |
| 59 | Oasis Academy Skinner Street Gillingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 25.9 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 372 |
| 60 | Byron Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.9 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 502 |
| 61 | Deanwood Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 24.4 Lower 50% | 28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 62 | St Peter's Infant School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 22.2 Lower 50% | – | 60 |
| 63 | Twydall Primary School and Nursery Gillingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 64 | New Horizons Children's Academy Chatham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.3 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 618 |
| 65 | St James Church of England Primary Academy Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.4 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 176 |
| 66 | Barnsole Primary School Gillingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.2 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 609 |
| 67 | King's School, Rochester Rochester · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 17.3 Lower 50% | 20.5 Attainment 8 | 574 |
| 68 | Phoenix Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 16.3 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 396 |
| 69 | Wayfield Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 14.8 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 428 |
| 70 | St John's Church of England Infant School Chatham · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 14.0 Lower 50% | – | 77 |
| 71 | Crest Infant School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 13.6 Lower 50% | – | 121 |
| 72 | Luton Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.1 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 613 |
| 73 | Warren Wood Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.0 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 458 |
| 74 | Greenvale Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 6.9 Lower 50% | – | 192 |
Cuxton Community Infant School in Rochester leads the 2025 list of primary schools in Medway with a Success Index (England) of 92.7. Of the 74 schools shown, 60 are academy, 13 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South East primary schools league table, every school on the Medway page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Medway?
Cuxton Community Infant School in Rochester, South East ranks first among primary schools in Medway with a Success Index (England) of 92.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 257).
How are primary schools in Medway ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.