Meopham Community Academy
Longfield Road, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Meopham Community Academy is a primary school in Gravesend for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 17th of 24 primary schools in Gravesend. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 November 2014, report published 17 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils relish being part of a caring school community. They trust adults to listen to them if they have any worries. The school has a low proportion of disadvantaged pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All pupils are well supported with academic learning and nurturing pastoral care. Pupils embody the school values of respect, integrity, responsibility, resilience, equality and aspiration. They behave well and feel safe to express themselves. This is evident in the school's approach to playtimes, where pupils enjoy a wide range of activities and opportunities. Pupils told us, 'I can take whatever I want out of the dressing up box, and people will be kind about it.' The school's expectations for pupils' academic and personal development are high. Pupils work to rise to these expectations. They are enthusiastic to learn. Pupils spoke with passion to the inspector about the broad and rich learning experiences they enjoy. The residentials are seen as pivotal experiences by pupils. As a result, they achieve well and understand how to be positive citizens in their school and local community.
What the school should improve
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not attend school well enough. This means they miss vital learning. The school must continue to monitor this rigorously and focus on improving the persistent absence of these pupils.
- The design of activities in some foundation subjects need refining. This means that pupils' achievement in these subjects is inconsistent. The school should ensure that tasks are sharply focused on the key knowledge and skills they intend pupils to learn and remember over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
459 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Meopham Community Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istead Rise Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Cobham Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 35% met the expected standard |
| Culverstone Green Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Thomas Waterman
- Phone
- 01474812259
- Address
- Longfield Road, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0JW
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 136351
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.