Swingate Primary School
URN: 118509 • Chatham ME5 8TJ
Overview
- Name
- Swingate Primary School
- URN
- 118509
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matt Wignell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01634863778
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sultan Road, Chatham ME5 8TJ
Summary
Swingate Primary School is a mixed community school located in Chatham, Medway, with a current enrolment of 654 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 630. The school prioritises the academic, physical, and emotional success of its students, fostering a supportive environment where children are encouraged to thrive as individuals and learners. The school’s ethos is built around core values of Bravery, Resilience, Empathy, and Responsibility, which are integrated into daily activities and learning experiences.
The curriculum at Swingate is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that each child can achieve their potential. The school is committed to providing exceptional teaching and learning, with a focus on celebrating individual progress. Swingate also offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including clubs and events that enhance the overall educational experience.
Recognised for its achievements, Swingate Primary School has received accolades such as the 'Medway Sport Primary School of the Year' and is a Jigsaw PSHE Beacon School. The school community is dedicated to supporting all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring an inclusive and nurturing environment for all.
The curriculum at Swingate is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that each child can achieve their potential. The school is committed to providing exceptional teaching and learning, with a focus on celebrating individual progress. Swingate also offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including clubs and events that enhance the overall educational experience.
Recognised for its achievements, Swingate Primary School has received accolades such as the 'Medway Sport Primary School of the Year' and is a Jigsaw PSHE Beacon School. The school community is dedicated to supporting all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring an inclusive and nurturing environment for all.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 654 | 333 | 321 | 630 | 11.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 659 | 329 | 330 | 630 | 11.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 651 | 326 | 325 | 630 | 13.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 651 | 326 | 325 | 630 | 13.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 650 | 337 | 313 | 630 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 651 | 348 | 303 | 630 | 9.40 |
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