Swingate Primary School
104%
Capacity
654
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Swingate Primary School
Swingate Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 654 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Swingate Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mary Clarke, it falls under Medway local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 517th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 55 in Medway.
Swingate Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 174 applications for 90 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 101 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Swingate Primary School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, Swingate 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sultan Road, Chatham, Medway, ME5 8TJ |
| Headteacher | Mary Clarke |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 654 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.5% |
| School Capacity | 654 / 630 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
517th of 13,686
Nationally
68th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 55
In Medway
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
87%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
174
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
101 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sultan Road, Chatham
Medway, ME5 8TJ
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