Chatham primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 90%. 21% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. Swingate Primary School, Horsted Junior School, and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Chatham are among the highest-performing options, 95% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 90%. With 22 schools serving Chatham, families across this historic Medway town have access to well-established schools with strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St John's Church of England Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Horsted Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Horsted Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Lordswood School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #3 | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Chatham | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #1 | Swingate Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Luton Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #13 | New Road Primary School, Chatham | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #9 | New Horizons Children's Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #5 | Balfour Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Kingfisher Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Information not available |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Phoenix Primary School, Chatham | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #15 | Oaklands School, Chatham | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #14 | All Saints Church of England Primary School, Chatham | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #12 | Tunbury Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #11 | Walderslade Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #8 | Maundene School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #6 | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Chatham | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Wayfield Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Greenvale Primary School, Chatham | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
