Barnsole Primary School

About Barnsole Primary School

Barnsole Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 665 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Barnsole Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Smales, it falls under Medway local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11638th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 55 in Medway.

Barnsole Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 226 applications for 57 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Barnsole Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Medway, Barnsole Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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