Deanwood Primary School
Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, ME8 9TXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Deanwood Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 110 schools in Medway. It ranks 17th of 18 primary schools in Gillingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 September 2012, report published 31 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school at Deanwood. This is clear in the positive ways that they interact with one another. It is also reflected in their good attendance, which the school has worked diligently with families to improve. Children in early years start their education strongly. Staff set clear and high expectations for what every child will learn, and this helps them to achieve well and be ready for the next stage of learning. In class, pupils focus well. They are keen to share and discuss their ideas as they learn. In the playground, older pupils take on roles as play leaders. This helps to strengthen the community ethos of the school. Pupils feel that they are listened to and understood by staff. The school council and the trust-wide pupil parliament discuss issues that matter to pupils. This has prompted the school to become more sustainable, and to raise money for charities. Pupils are enthusiastic about the clubs and activities they can join in with, including karate and cooking. Alongside these, pupils look forward to an exciting programme of visits, from the local library to the historic Chatham Dockyard. Leaders make sure that disadvantaged pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit equally from this offer.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the work given to pupils does not always enable them to achieve the full aims of the curriculum. As a result, they do not develop their knowledge or skills as securely as they could. Leaders should ensure that the tasks assigned to pupils are consistently matched to the expectations of the curriculum in order to improve pupils' understanding.
- The school's approach to checking what pupils have understood as they are learning is not fully embedded. This means that sometimes misunderstandings are not spotted and addressed as thoroughly as they could be. Leaders should make sure that there is a consistent and systematic approach to how teachers check for and address gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
238 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Deanwood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Fairview Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Parkwood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Hempstead Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Hempstead Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Wright
- Phone
- 01634231901
- Address
- Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, ME8 9TX
- Local authority
- Medway
- URN
- 143458
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.