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Barnsole Primary School

Barnsole Road, Gillingham, ME7 2JG

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Pupils

665

Ages

2-11

FSM

36.1%

Capacity

630

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

65.0%

Writing

81.0%

Maths

64.0%

RWM Combined

52.0%

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About Barnsole Primary School

Barnsole Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 52% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 665 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Barnsole Road, Gillingham, ME7 2JG | More schools in Medway

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barnsole Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2024 — Good
Nov 2021 — Requires improvement
Mar 2016 — Outstanding (predecessor: Barnsole Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Barnsole Primary School

What is Barnsole Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Barnsole Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Barnsole Primary School's latest exam results?

Barnsole Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 52% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Barnsole Primary School located?

Barnsole Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham, Medway (ME7 2JG).

How many pupils attend Barnsole Primary School?

Barnsole Primary School has around 665 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Barnsole Primary School with other schools?

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