How many pupils does Parkwood Primary School have?

Parkwood Primary School has 500 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Parkwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Parkwood Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).

Is Parkwood Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Parkwood Primary School is part of THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST.

Where is Parkwood Primary School?

Parkwood Primary School is located at Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 9LP.

Parkwood Primary School

Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 9LP

Requires Improvement

Inspected 7 June 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

500

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Parkwood Primary School

Parkwood Primary School is an academy converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 500 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 500 / 540 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

18.7%

Free school meals

EAL

SEN support

15.2%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

10.3%

Persistent absence

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£3,804

Spend per pupil

£4,052

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 9LP
Phone: 01634234699
Headteacher: Lee McCormack
Website: www.parkwoodprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Parkwood Primary School?: Parkwood Primary School is an academy converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Parkwood Primary School have?: Parkwood Primary School has 500 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Parkwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Parkwood Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).
Is Parkwood Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Parkwood Primary School is part of THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST.
Where is Parkwood Primary School?: Parkwood Primary School is located at Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 9LP.

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