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Parkwood Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Parkwood Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Gillingham, Medway , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 500 pupils, and a capacity of 540 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

500

Pupils

540

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Parkwood Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Parkwood Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Medway. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Medway catchment area documents →

Parkwood Primary School — School Information

Full address
Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9LP
Local authority
Medway
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
18.2% of pupils
DfE URN
151419

Other Primary Schools in Gillingham

If Parkwood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gillingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Parkwood Primary School

Is Parkwood Primary School oversubscribed?

Parkwood Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 540 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Parkwood Primary School?

Admission to Parkwood Primary School is managed by Medway. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Parkwood Primary School cover?

Parkwood Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham, Medway, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Parkwood Primary School?

Parkwood Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.