Ethos & values
Yours sincerely, Mrs J Wright, Head of School 02 Watch our Virtual Open Event video Our Ethos and Values At Deanwood we want everybody to be “Happy, Successful and Safe”.
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School Compass
Deanwood Primary School
Gillingham · Medway · ME8 9TX. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 2 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Medway index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 28%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 30/04/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is Deanwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Deanwood Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 30/04/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Deanwood Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 28% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is Deanwood Primary School?
Deanwood Primary School is in Gillingham (ME8 9TX), Medway. URN 143458.
How do I compare Deanwood Primary School with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 12 March 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
Deanwood Primary School continues to be a good school. The principal of this school is Jane Wright. This school is part of The Howard Academy Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the chief executive officer, Owen McColgan, and overseen by a…
From the school's website
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Official links
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Other schools in Gillingham
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Citation
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Deanwood Primary School
URN: 143458
Local authority: Medway
Town: Gillingham
Postcode: ME8 9TX
Ofsted overall: Good (30/04/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/143458/
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