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  • Balfour Junior School
  • St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Chatham
  • St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
  • Maundene School
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2025 Best Primary Schools in Chatham Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across Chatham. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in Chatham

Map
State · Primary
#1CHATHAM
#373England

Swingate Primary School

Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TJ
Medway council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
659 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School90 offers / 174 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#2CHATHAM
#2,323England

Horsted Junior School

Barberry Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9TF
Medway council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
251 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#3CHATHAM
#3,495England

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Chatham

Lambourn Way, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8PU
Medway council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
202 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School26 offers / 70 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#4CHATHAM
#4,435England

St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Hills Terrace, Chatham, ME4 6PX
Medway council
Primary School
Mixed
3-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School60 offers / 123 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#5CHATHAM
#5,279England

Balfour Junior School

Balfour Road, Chatham, ME4 6QX
Medway council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
474 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#6CHATHAM
#6,489England

St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Chatham

Bleakwood Road, Chatham, ME5 0NF
Medway council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
416 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School42 offers / 111 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#7CHATHAM
#6,529England

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

Island Way West, St Mary's Island, Chatham, ME4 3ST
Medway council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
681 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School89 offers / 131 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#8CHATHAM
#7,148England

Maundene School

Swallow Rise, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 7QB
Medway council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
398 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School49 offers / 103 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#9CHATHAM
#7,443England

New Horizons Children's Academy

Park Crescent, Chatham, ME4 6NR
Medway council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
662 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School65 offers / 123 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Chatham

Interactive map showing primary and all-through schools in Chatham. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Chatham

Chatham Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Chatham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chatham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASt John's Church of England Infant SchoolStatePrimary5-7 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St John's Church of England Infant SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Horsted is a popular residential pocket within the Chatham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chatham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Horsted Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AHorsted Infant SchoolStatePrimary4-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Horsted Junior School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Horsted Infant SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Lordswood is a popular residential pocket within the Chatham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chatham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Swingate Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#3St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, ChathamStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#10Lordswood SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Swingate Primary School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Chatham#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Lordswood School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Luton is a popular residential pocket within the Chatham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chatham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Balfour Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#9New Horizons Children's AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#13New Road Primary School, ChathamStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#17Luton Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Balfour Junior School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
New Horizons Children's Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
New Road Primary School, Chatham#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Luton Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Princes Park is a popular residential pocket within the Chatham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chatham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Kingfisher Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Kingfisher Community Primary School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

St Mary's Island is a popular residential pocket within the Chatham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chatham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

The Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Chatham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chatham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicInformation not available
St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Information not available

Walderslade is a popular residential pocket within the Chatham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chatham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, ChathamStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#8Maundene SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#11Walderslade Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#12Tunbury Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#14All Saints Church of England Primary School, ChathamStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#15Oaklands School, ChathamStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#19Phoenix Primary School, ChathamStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Chatham#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Maundene School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Walderslade Primary School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Tunbury Primary School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Chatham#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Oaklands School, Chatham#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Phoenix Primary School, Chatham#19
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wayfield is a popular residential pocket within the Chatham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chatham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Wayfield Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Wayfield Primary School#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Wigmore is a popular residential pocket within the Chatham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chatham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AGreenvale Primary School, ChathamStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Greenvale Primary School, ChathamN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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