Thames View Primary School, Gillingham
Thames View Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Gillingham, part of The Howard Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 25 schools in Gillingham with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Medway (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Thames View Primary School in detail
Thames View Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Thames View Primary School. It is a privilege to be the Principal at such a fabulous, caring school which is a strong part of the community."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, basketball, running, choir and coding.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 12 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Medway
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Thames View Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Medway and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 80% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Thames View Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 87 families put Thames View Primary School as their first choice and 209 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 27 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Thames View Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Thames View Primary School are St Margaret's Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); St Margaret's Church of England Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 72% maths); Twydall Primary School and Nursery (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 59% maths); and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School (0.7 miles).
Thames View Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
St Margaret's Infant SchoolSt Margaret's Church of England Junior SchoolTwydall Primary School and NurserySt Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
The trust
Thames View Primary School is one of 9 schools run by The Howard Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 70 pupils (15.3%) received SEN support and 11 (2.4%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ely Close (adjacent), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Thames View Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Thames View Primary School are Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.2 miles), The Howard School (0.6 miles), Rainham School for Girls (0.7 miles) and Leigh Academy Rainham (1.2 miles).
Rainham Mark Grammar SchoolThe Howard SchoolRainham School for GirlsLeigh Academy Rainham
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
13.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 80% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.2
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.4
KS2
13
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Thames View Primary School is in Medway; for families living there:
Apply to Medway for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Medway is 25 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Thames View Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
423 pupils
442 places
19 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Gillingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Gillingham
Across Medway council
Places available
3,675
Applications
3,130
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Medway council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
70
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
17.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
459
Total Pupils
223
Boys
236
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,327
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2337k
Total funding
£102k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
11.6%
Persistent absence
371
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Thames View Primary School
Questions parents ask about Thames View Primary School
What are SATs results like at Thames View Primary School?
Of the pupils at Thames View Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Thames View Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thames View Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Thames View Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Thames View Primary School is oversubscribed, Medway allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Thames View Primary School?
Thames View Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Thames View Primary School?
Classes at Thames View Primary School average 30.2 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Thames View Primary School?
Thames View Primary School has around 459 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Thames View Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Thames View Primary School in 2024/25. 11.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Thames View Primary School?
Apply through Medway's coordinated admissions process, naming Thames View Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Thames View Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Medway is 25 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Thames View Primary School?
Thames View Primary School is at Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)