Parkwood Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Gillingham, South East ME8 9LP · Medway
#1221 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#6910 of 15,697 nationally
About Parkwood Primary School
Parkwood Primary School is a academy primary located in Gillingham, in the Medway local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 476 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1221st of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 476; capacity filled 88.1%.
There are 30 schools in Gillingham; Parkwood Primary School ranks 13th of 29 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- 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%)18.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Parkwood Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 476
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 88.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Parkwood Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Fairview Community Primary School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
670 students · 814 m away
Deanwood Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students · 824 m away
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students · 854 m away
Miers Court Primary School
Rainham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students · 1.1 km away
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
363 students · 1.5 km away
St Margaret's Infant School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
312 students · 1.5 km away
Rainham School for Girls
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,622 students · 1.6 km away
The Howard School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,471 students · 1.7 km away
Hempstead Junior School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
371 students · 1.9 km away
Hempstead Infant School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
251 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
475 students
Court Lane Junior Academy
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
474 students
Pegasus School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
479 students
Highfield South Farnham School
Farnham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
Bedgrove Junior School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
479 students
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parkwood Primary School a good school?
Parkwood Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 55.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1221 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Parkwood Primary School rank in South East?
Parkwood Primary School ranks #1221 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #6910 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Parkwood Primary School?
Parkwood Primary School had 476 students in 2025.
Is Parkwood Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Parkwood Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Parkwood Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parkwood Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.