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Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy

Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy

Medway, ME7 4HGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

98%

Capacity

620

Pupils

2.9x

Demand

About Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy

Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 620 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ciaran Mc Cann, it falls under Medway local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2036th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 55 in Medway.

Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 172 applications for 60 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.

Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 88% recommending the school (50 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy include Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Tennis, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Medway, Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy 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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNapier Community Primary and Nursery Academy, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 4HG
HeadteacherCiaran Mc Cann
Local AuthorityMedway
Number of Pupils620
Free School Meals (FSM)31.7%
School Capacity620 / 630 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (13 Nov 2024): Improved significantly

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)

2036th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

281st of 2,034

In South East

Top 25%

6th of 55

In Medway

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

78%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 110
Expected:89%
Higher:60%
Writing
Expected:78%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:88%
Higher:35%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +13%

'22/23

65%

'23/24

78%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

50 responses

Would Recommend This School

88%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
24%
Concerns dealt with
58%

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
LibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballRoundersCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

172

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

56 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy

Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01634574920www.napierprimary.org.uk

Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy, Gillingham

Medway, ME7 4HG

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Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy, Gillingham

Medway, ME7 4HG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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