Oasis Academy Skinner Street
95%
Capacity
397
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Oasis Academy Skinner Street
Oasis Academy Skinner Street is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 397 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Oasis Academy Skinner Street "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Richmond, it falls under Medway local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12755th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 55 in Medway.
Oasis Academy Skinner Street is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 33 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
Oasis Academy Skinner Street has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oasis Academy Skinner Street include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Cricket, Athletics, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Drama, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, Oasis Academy Skinner Street 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Skinner Street, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1LG |
| Headteacher | Victoria Richmond |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 397 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.4% |
| School Capacity | 397 / 420 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12755th of 13,686
Nationally
1892nd of 2,034
In South East
54th of 55
In Medway
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
38%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed33
98
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Skinner Street, Gillingham
Medway, ME7 1LG
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