Open State Primary Mixed

Burnt Oak Primary School

Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LS
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Burnt Oak Primary School
Gillingham, ME7 1LS
451 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
43.40% FSM %
238 Boys
213 Girls
About Burnt Oak Primary School

Burnt Oak Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Gillingham, Medway, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 451 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Matthew Wignell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Gillingham and Rainham
Ward Gillingham North
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
Opened 01-09-2006
UKPRN 10075241
URN 131527
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Terry Smith Chair of Governors 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Tara Baker Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Bird Governor 16/01/2025 15/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stacey Brooker Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Coates Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Barry Hammond Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Harrison Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Howes Governor 28/10/2024 27/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Lucas Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Roe Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burnt Oak Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Gillingham, Medway.
Burnt Oak Primary School has 451 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Burnt Oak Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Burnt Oak Primary School is Mr Matthew Wignell.
Burnt Oak Primary School is at Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LS, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Burnt Oak Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Burnt Oak Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Wignell
Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LS
01634334344
www.burntoak.medway.sch.uk/
Location
ME7 1LS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131527
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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