Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Robert Napier School

Third Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2LX
Part of: BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Robert Napier School
Gillingham, ME7 2LX
1,011 Pupils
1,080 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
48.90% FSM %
528 Boys
483 Girls
About The Robert Napier School

The Robert Napier School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Gillingham, Medway, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,011 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,080. Current headteacher: Jenny Tomkins.

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 Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
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 Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038456
URN 138511
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Priscilla Haselhurst Chair of Local Governing Body 13/10/2021 12/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katharine Atkins Local Governor 13/04/2022 12/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachel Barber Local Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Rebecca Clark Local Governor 08/01/2024 04/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Patricia Emerick Local Governor 09/07/2020 08/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Barbara Fincham Local Governor 01/09/2012 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Green Local Governor 16/01/2025 30/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Salma Hakim Local Governor 16/01/2025 15/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jenny Tomkins Local Governor 01/07/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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0.49 km • Gillingham
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0.64 km • Gillingham
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0.74 km • Gillingham
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Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
0.78 km • Gillingham
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Byron Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Robert Napier School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Gillingham, Medway.
The Robert Napier School has 1,011 pupils, with a capacity of 1,080.
The Robert Napier School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Robert Napier School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Robert Napier School is Mrs Jenny Tomkins.
The Robert Napier School is at Third Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2LX, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Robert Napier School: Has a sixth form.
The Robert Napier School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Tomkins
Third Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2LX
01634851157
www.robertnapier.org.uk/
Location
ME7 2LX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138511
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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