Wainscott Primary School

About Wainscott Primary School

Wainscott Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit noticeably below the Medway local authority average, which is a key point for parents weighing up options. In the 2023/24 academic year, just 47% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 62% for primary schools. That 15-point gap places the school 50th out of 55 primaries in Medway, firmly in the bottom half of the league table. Broken down by subject, the picture is mixed: 66% met the expected standard in writing (a solid showing), while reading and maths came in at 61% and 58% respectively. The proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in any of the three subjects was low — 22% in reading, 19% in maths, and none in writing or the combined measure. So while the school is not among the highest performers academically, the data gives a clear, if sobering, baseline for families to consider.

The school’s Ofsted journey tells a more encouraging story. In its most recent graded inspection, carried out in March 2024, Wainscott was rated Good overall, with Good marks across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Inadequate overall. The turnaround under headteacher Monique Clark appears to have been substantial. In terms of pupil numbers, the school is slightly over capacity with 454 pupils against a published capacity of 446, and it is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 173 applications for 52 places, with all first-preference applicants receiving an offer. The oversubscription ratio of 3.33 to one suggests strong local demand, even if the academic outcomes don’t top the charts.

Wainscott offers a broad range of facilities including a library, art studios, gymnasium, playing fields and an outdoor playground, plus a chapel on site. Sports provision covers dance, cricket, football and tennis, and there is a good selection of clubs from science and coding to chess, choir and film club. The school has a nursery provision for younger children and supports a wide array of SEND needs, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. For families who prioritise a stable, improving school with strong community demand and a supportive environment for children with additional needs, Wainscott could be a good fit — especially if they are comfortable with academic results that trail the local average. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary, The Pilgrim School, is 4.4 km away, which may be a consideration for those seeking higher headline outcomes.

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