Barnsole Primary School

About Barnsole Primary School

Barnsole Primary School is an academy converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 665 pupils on roll. It is part of MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Medway →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

665 / 630 (106%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 February 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 2JG

Phone

01634333400

Head of School

Jonathan Smales

Website

www.barnsoleprimary.medway.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barnsole Primary School?

Barnsole Primary School is an academy converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Barnsole Primary School have?

Barnsole Primary School has 665 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Barnsole Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Barnsole Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2024).

How does Barnsole Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Barnsole Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Barnsole Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Barnsole Primary School is part of MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Barnsole Primary School?

Barnsole Primary School is located at Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 2JG.