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The Robert Napier School

Third Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2LX

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

32.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
32.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
3.4%
Basics 9-5
16.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

32.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2331.246.4
2023/2427.946.4
2024/2532.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.690.00
2023/24-1.000.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
17.3%
EBacc APS
2.81
EBacc 9-5
0.5%
EBacc 9-4
2.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
20.18
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
14.3%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 53 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Will Adams Academy
0.49 km away · Academy alternative provision converter
Good
Alchemy School
0.74 km away · Other independent special school
Chatham Grammar
0.99 km away · Academy converter
Good
Hospital and Medical Tuition Service
1.31 km away · Miscellaneous
Brompton Academy
1.58 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About The Robert Napier School

The Robert Napier School is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 148 responses), 57% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.5. The school has around 1,011 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Third Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2LX | More schools in Medway

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Robert Napier School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Robert Napier School

What is The Robert Napier School's Ofsted rating?
The Robert Napier School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about The Robert Napier School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 148 responses): 57% of parents would recommend The Robert Napier School.
What are The Robert Napier School's latest exam results?
The Robert Napier School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Robert Napier School located?
The Robert Napier School is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway (ME7 2LX).
How many pupils attend The Robert Napier School?
The Robert Napier School has around 1,011 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Robert Napier School with other schools?
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