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Nursery at Swingate Primary School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A nursery within a state primary school: Swingate’s provision sits within Swingate Primary School in Lordswood, Chatham. The school is open, is mixed and has no religious character. For families considering nursery as the first step towards school, the distinction between attending nursery and securing a Reception place matters.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a place in the school’s Reception. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions route by the normal deadline. Treat the nursery choice and the Reception application as separate decisions.
Swingate Primary School is on Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TJ. The school’s telephone number is 01634863778.
Yes. Nursery provision forms part of the primary school.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place in the school’s Reception.
Yes. Families must apply separately through the normal Reception admissions process.
The address is Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TJ.
The school can be contacted on 01634863778.
