Swingate Primary School, Chatham
Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 3–11
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Very likely (~404m)Possible (~577m)Unlikely (~750m)Confidence: high
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Mrs Mary Clarke
LA:Medway
Phone:01634863778
Website:www.swingate.medway.sch.uk
Address:Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TJ
Area:Schools in ME5
Trust:THE BLUEBELL MAT
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2026
Ofsted Rating
No inspection data available
URN:152591
UKPRN:10101410
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Chatham and Aylesford
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Getting There
Bus Stops
Copper Tree Walk (adj)
215m · 3 min walkThe Kestrel Shopping Centre (o/s)
267m · 4 min walkArundel Close (opp)
310m · 5 min walkGolden Wood Close (opp)
414m · 7 min walkAchilles Road (adj)
484m · 8 min walkCan you get into this school?
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Chatham
Low pressure
New homes approved:1,560
Projected new pupils:390
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chatham
Admissions Demand - Medway
Low demand0.83x oversubscription
Places available
3,805
Applications
3,151
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Medway (2025/26)
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