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Barnsole Primary School

Barnsole Road, Gillingham, ME7 2JG
Part of: MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Barnsole Primary School
Gillingham, ME7 2JG
665 Pupils
630 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
36.10% FSM %
353 Boys
312 Girls
About Barnsole Primary School

Barnsole Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Medway, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 665 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Jonathan Smales.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Medway or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Gillingham and Rainham
Ward Watling
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-05-2017
UKPRN 10063725
URN 144423
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Marian Nestorov Chair of Local Governing Body 01/11/2025 01/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Phillipson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/08/2022 — N/A
Mrs Kristy Adams (kept maiden name after marriage) Local Governor 11/05/2023 02/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Elliot Local Governor 08/02/2023 08/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Marian Nestorov Local Governor 20/03/2025 20/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Reverend Robin Selmes Local Governor 29/03/2022 28/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jonathan Smales Local Governor 31/08/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Tope Songonuga Local Governor 01/09/2023 30/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barnsole Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Gillingham, Medway.
Barnsole Primary School has 665 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Barnsole Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Head of School at Barnsole Primary School is Mr Jonathan Smales.
Barnsole Primary School is at Barnsole Road, Gillingham, ME7 2JG, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Barnsole Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barnsole Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mr Jonathan Smales
Barnsole Road, Gillingham, ME7 2JG
01634333400
www.barnsoleprimary.medway.sch.uk
Location
ME7 2JG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144423
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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