Parkwood Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Parkwood Primary School currently has around 500 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, ME8 9LP |
| Website: | www.parkwoodprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01634234699 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Medway |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Lee McCormack |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151419 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 540 |
| Number of Pupils: | 500 |
| Number of Boys: | 251 |
| Number of Girls: | 249 |
| White British | 89.00% | 445 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 13 |
| African | 1.40% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Wood Junior School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP | - not rated | 64 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview Community Primary School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Wood Infant School Long Catlis Road , Wigmore ME8 9TX | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham ME8 8GS | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryony School 157 Marshall Road , Rainham ME8 0AJ | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Education Trust Acorn Study Centre , 46 Orchard Street ME8 9AB | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isp Rainham Old Church , High Street ME8 8AY | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meredale Independent Primary School Solomon Road , ME8 8EB | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.