Schools across Medway
Local authority · 121 schools across 6 towns
121
80 primary · 22 secondary
52,482
94% capacity used
34
6 outstanding · 28 good
56,012
3,530 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
70.2%
KS2 Maths
68.8%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,062 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,019 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.7%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
17.8%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
98
2024/25
Absence trend across Medway schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
12%
Plans Issued
377
Assessment Requests
989
Tribunal Cases
22
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
62
Lodged
(1.3%)
48
Heard
12
Successful
(25%)
Primary (infant classes)
35
Lodged
(0.9%)
26
Heard
4
Successful
(15%)
Secondary
433
Lodged
(9.2%)
395
Heard
86
Successful
(22%)
Total
495
Lodged
(5.2%)
443
Heard
98
Successful
(22%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.