Deanwood Primary School
URN: 143458 • Gillingham ME8 9TX
Overview
- Name
- Deanwood Primary School
- URN
- 143458
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Wright (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01634231901
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Gillingham ME8 9TX
Summary
Deanwood Primary School, located in Gillingham, Medway, is a mixed academy converter catering to 248 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a close-knit community where children feel happy, safe, and encouraged to learn. The Principal, Mrs. Wright, emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being in academic success, aiming to provide a supportive environment for all students.
The school offers a high-quality learning experience with a focus on both academic and emotional development. Facilities include a spacious IT suite, interactive whiteboards in classrooms, and dedicated playgrounds for different age groups. Deanwood also has a nursery provision, allowing many children to start their educational journey at age three and continue through to Year 6.
Deanwood Primary School promotes fundamental British values such as democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect. Regular assemblies and Philosophy for Children sessions help reinforce these values, ensuring that students develop into caring, confident, and responsible individuals. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to explore its vibrant learning environment.
The school offers a high-quality learning experience with a focus on both academic and emotional development. Facilities include a spacious IT suite, interactive whiteboards in classrooms, and dedicated playgrounds for different age groups. Deanwood also has a nursery provision, allowing many children to start their educational journey at age three and continue through to Year 6.
Deanwood Primary School promotes fundamental British values such as democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect. Regular assemblies and Philosophy for Children sessions help reinforce these values, ensuring that students develop into caring, confident, and responsible individuals. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to explore its vibrant learning environment.
Useful links
- Local Academy Board (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Documents (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Barnsole Primary School (79.4)
- St George's Church of England School, Bourton (72.7)
- Fairview Community Primary School (69.2)
- Thames View Primary School (68.0)
- Park Wood Junior School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 248
- Boys
- 119
- Girls
- 129
- FSM %
- 26.60
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 248 | 119 | 129 | 210 | 26.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 217 | 101 | 116 | 210 | 20.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 233 | 112 | 121 | 210 | 18.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 233 | 112 | 121 | 210 | 18.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 194 | 91 | 103 | 210 | 14.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 204 | 98 | 106 | 210 | 8.80 |
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