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OpenPrimaryURN 144135

Riverside Primary School

Academy converter · Gillingham · ME8 8ET

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

453

Local authority

Medway

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Gillingham, Medway, 453 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 34.6%.

Open schools in Gillingham
43
Primary schools in Gillingham
30
Academies among open schools in Gillingham
70% (30)
Open schools in ME8
18
Primary in ME8
13
Open schools in Medway LA
117
Primary in Medway LA
76

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GillinghamNear ME8

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144135

Location

Address
St Edmunds Way, Rainham
Postcode
ME8 8ET
Town
Gillingham
County
Kent
Local authority
Medway

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
453
Boys / girls
251 / 202
School capacity
390
Capacity fill
453 / 390 (116%)
Free school meals
34.6%
FSM pupils
143
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: RMET
Academy trust
RMET

Contact

Telephone
01634623500
Website
www.riverside.medway.sch.uk/

Official links