SchoolScoresNapier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy, Napier Road, Gillingham, ME7 4HG
01634 574920 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 December 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Gillingham (Medway) comparisons use the 13 of its 23 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Gillingham (Medway) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 88% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 73% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 61% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 58% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Gillingham (Medway) figures pool parents at the Gillingham (Medway) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
91 pupils in this year group.
84% — 23 points above the Medway average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 84% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Medway. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 69 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 66 |
| Of those, offered a place | 66 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 191 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.2% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.2% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 26% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 16.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Barnsole Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Byron Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Skinner Street 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saxon Way Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Academy of Woodlands 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burnt Oak Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brompton-Westbrook Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Luton Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy's Ofsted rating?
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 December 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy?
88% of the 50 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 66 families put Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy as their first choice for 69 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 66 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141199.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.