Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Gillingham, ME8 6JS · Medway · primary school
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44th 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 — 2.5/10 against 1,563 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Twydall Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. 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 (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 245 pupils against a stated capacity of 255. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the nursery phase transition into the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Twydall Primary School and Nursery is described as a "welcoming and caring community" where pupils feel "nurtured and supported." The report highlights that leaders have implemented an "ambitious curriculum" and raised expectations, resulting in most pupils achieving well and behaving positively.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind to each other" and respect different views, with bullying occurring seldom and being resolved swiftly.
- The curriculum is organised in a "logical order" so that pupils’ knowledge builds up over time, starting from the early years.
- Reading is taught well using a "systematic approach to teaching phonics," ensuring pupils become "confident readers."
- Staff provide high-quality professional development, making them "confident in their subject knowledge" and able to present information clearly.
- Personal development is "well thought out," with pupils learning about democracy, values, and treating others equally.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure new staff receive necessary training so that "teaching is consistently strong" across the school.
- Leaders should take further steps to improve the attendance of some disadvantaged pupils who are not attending "regularly enough."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff follow clear procedures and leaders take "timely and tenacious actions" to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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