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Parkwood Primary School

Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, ME8 9LP
Part of: THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Parkwood Primary School
Gillingham, ME8 9LP
500 Pupils
540 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
18.20% FSM %
251 Boys
249 Girls
About Parkwood Primary School

Parkwood Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Gillingham and the surrounding area in Medway with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 500 pupils on roll. School capacity: 540. Current headteacher: Lee McCormack.

Information on Parkwood Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Rainham South East
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2025
UKPRN 10096769
URN 151419
Data Last Updated 11-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mark Joy Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2025 01/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Nabil Mugharbel Chair of Local Governing Body 07/03/2025 07/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Phillipson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/01/2020 — N/A
Ofonimeh Abudu Local Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Claire Bird Local Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Elected by school staff
David Bubb Local Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Elected by parents
Bernard Hargan Local Governor 01/01/2025 09/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mark Joy Local Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kevin Kasaven Local Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Vicky Kirk Local Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Revd Patricia Lenton de Dickin Local Governor 01/01/2025 30/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Nabil Mugharbel Local Governor 01/01/2025 07/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Fairview Community Primary School
0.82 km • Gillingham
Other
Deanwood Primary School
0.82 km • Gillingham
Other
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
0.85 km • Gillingham
Other
Miers Court Primary School
1.06 km • Rainham
Other
St Margaret's Infant School
1.52 km • Gillingham
Other
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
1.52 km • Gillingham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Parkwood Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Gillingham, Medway.
Parkwood Primary School has 500 pupils, with a capacity of 540.
Parkwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Parkwood Primary School is Headteacher Lee McCormack.
Parkwood Primary School is at Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9LP, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Parkwood Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Parkwood Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Headteacher Lee McCormack
Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9LP
01634234699
www.parkwoodprimary.org.uk
Location
ME8 9LP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151419
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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