Open State Primary Mixed

Swingate Primary School

Sultan Road, Chatham, ME5 8TJ
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Swingate Primary School
Chatham, ME5 8TJ
654 Pupils
630 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
11.50% FSM %
333 Boys
321 Girls
About Swingate Primary School

Swingate Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Chatham, 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 654 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Mary Clarke.

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 Chatham and Aylesford
Ward Lordswood & Walderslade
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
UKPRN 10076224
URN 118509
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Terry Smith Chair of Governors 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thomas Winek Governance Professional - Federation 01/11/2022 — N/A
Ms Tara Baker Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Darren Bird Governor 16/01/2025 15/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stacey Brooker Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Elected by parents
David Coates Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Geary Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Barry Hammond Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Elected by parents
Paul Harrison Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Howes Governor 28/10/2024 27/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Simon Lucas Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Stephen Roe Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
0.51 km • Chatham
Other
Lordswood School
1.04 km • Chatham
Other
Walderslade Primary School
1.61 km • Chatham
Other
Tunbury Primary School
1.64 km • Chatham
Other
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
2.13 km • Chatham
Other
Maundene School
2.19 km • Chatham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Swingate Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chatham, Medway.
Swingate Primary School has 654 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Swingate Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Swingate Primary School is Mrs Mary Clarke.
Swingate Primary School is at Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TJ, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Swingate Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Swingate Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Mary Clarke
Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TJ
01634863778
www.swingate.medway.sch.uk/
Location
ME5 8TJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118509
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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