Twydall Primary School and Nursery
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Twydall Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Gillingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 110 schools in Medway. It ranks 16th of 18 primary schools in Gillingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 10 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
Twydall Primary is a welcoming and caring community. Pupils are kind to each other and respect different views and opinions. Leaders understand the community well and are determined to support every child. As a result, pupils feel nurtured and supported by staff, and feel included in all aspects of school life. As one pupil told inspectors, 'They really get us here.' Pupils enjoy activities like the 'daily mile' and the clubs on offer. They are keen to learn. In class, pupils listen intently to adults and take a pride in their work. Leaders have recently raised expectations and pupils are keen to meet these. They work hard, responding positively to their teachers' feedback. As a result, most achieve well. Pupils behave well. All pupils know the school rules: 'Be ready, be safe and be your best', and these are evident in their actions. They are friendly and polite to peers and to visitors to the school. Pupils are confident that adults will help them to sort out any problems. Bullying seldom occurs. When it does, staff act swiftly and effectively to resolve it. Pupils who struggle to manage their emotions are well supported.
What the school should improve
- Some staff who are new to the school have not yet had the training they need. This means not all teachers are confident in delivering the new curriculum to the high standards set by leaders. Leaders should make sure that they develop staff so that teaching is consistently strong.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. These pupils are not fully benefiting from all that school has to offer. Leaders should take further steps to work with these pupils and their families in order to improve attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
245 pupils on roll, with places for 255
Schools near Twydall Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Featherby Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Thames View Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| The Academy of Woodlands | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- RMET
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Hardie
- Phone
- 01634231761
- Address
- Twydall Lane, Gillingham, ME8 6JS
- Local authority
- Medway
- URN
- 142393
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.