Deanwood Primary School
Gillingham, ME8 9TX · Medway · primary school
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47th of 56 primary schools in Medway we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.7/10 against 2,810 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.09 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Deanwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Table Tennis, Computing and Art clubs, alongside sports like Tag Rugby, basketball, hockey, badminton, netball, cricket, football and athletics. A choir provides musical opportunities. Trips include Dover Castle, Leeds Castle, Maidstone Museum, Kent Life, Riverside Country Park and the Imperial War Museum. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the various sports and clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Deanwood Primary School
Overview
Deanwood Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and interact positively with one another. The report highlights strong attendance, a supportive community ethos, and effective teaching that helps pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good attendance" and "focus well" in class, keen to share and discuss their ideas.
- Early years staff set "clear and high expectations," helping children start their education strongly and be ready for the next stage.
- Teachers provide "clear explanations" and model concepts effectively, particularly in mathematics, supporting pupils’ understanding.
- The school fosters a strong "culture of reading," with carefully matched books and effective phonics teaching helping pupils become "confident readers."
- Leaders ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND "benefit equally" from a wide range of clubs, activities, and educational visits.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, tasks do not always align with curriculum aims, meaning pupils "do not develop their knowledge or skills as securely as they could."
- The approach to checking pupil understanding is "not fully embedded," leading to instances where misunderstandings are not spotted and addressed thoroughly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 28% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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