Greenvale Primary School, Chatham

In its own words: "Greenvale is a happy, friendly school in the heart of the local community. We believe that children need to play, explore, observe, investigate, repeat, copy, problem solve and represent in order to come to terms with themselves, other people and the world around."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11am, an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11am, an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 11am and an open day on Wednesday 13 January 2027 at 11am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Greenvale Primary School as their first choice and 88 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Greenvale Primary School are Phoenix Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 48% reading, 53% maths); All Saints Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 82% maths); New Road Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles).

53.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 79 pupils (41.1%) received SEN support and 16 (8.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Greenvale Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Chatham Rail Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Haig Avenue (ne-bound), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Greenvale Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 841 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Medway (250), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Greenvale Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 5.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Greenvale Primary School are The Victory Academy (0.2 miles), Holcombe Grammar School (0.6 miles), St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School (0.7 miles) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles).