Deanwood Primary School

About Deanwood Primary School

Deanwood 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 248 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (118% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Deanwood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Wright, it falls under Medway local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6963rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 55 in Medway.

Deanwood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 26 places, making it 4.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Deanwood Primary School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Art Club, Drama and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Medway, Deanwood 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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