The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 264
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- RMET
- Head
- Mrs Louise Hardie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Twydall Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTwydall Primary School
Primary · Very close
Twydall Infant School
Primary · Very close
Twydall Junior School
Primary · Very close
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Primary · Very close
Featherby Junior School
Primary · 654m away
Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 740m away
Danecourt Community School
Special school · 908m away
Danecourt School
Academy · 908m away
Questions parents ask
What is Twydall Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Twydall Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Twydall Primary School and Nursery?
Twydall Primary School and Nursery currently has 264 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Twydall Primary School and Nursery take?
Twydall Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Twydall Primary School and Nursery?
Twydall Primary School and Nursery is in Gillingham, ME8 6JS, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Twydall Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Twydall Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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