Compare Barnsole Primary School and Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Thames View Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Barnsole Primary School (Primary) in Gillingham; Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Primary) in Gillingham; Thames View Primary School (Primary) in Gillingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Barnsole Primary School, Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Thames View Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Gillingham, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Barnsole Primary School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Barnsole Primary School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,250, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as Maritime Academy Trust and The Howard Academy Trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Barnsole Primary School ME7 2JG	Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ME7 3JY	Thames View Primary School ME8 7DX
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Gillingham Kent ME7 2JG	Gillingham Kent ME7 3JY	Gillingham Kent ME8 7DX
Latest Ofsted	2 29 Apr 2024	2 13 Mar 2024	2 10 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	630	140	450
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Maritime Academy Trust	Kent (886)	The Howard Academy Trust
Website	www.barnsoleprimary.medway.sch.uk	www.bredhurst.kent.sch.uk	www.thamesview-that.org.uk
Telephone	01634333400	01634231271	01634629080
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Barnsole Primary School

ME7 2JG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Gillingham
Kent
ME7 2JG
Ofsted: 2 29 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Maritime Academy Trust
Website: www.barnsoleprimary.medway.sch.uk
Telephone: 01634333400

Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

ME7 3JY

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Gillingham
Kent
ME7 3JY
Ofsted: 2 13 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.bredhurst.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01634231271

Thames View Primary School

ME8 7DX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Gillingham
Kent
ME8 7DX
Ofsted: 2 10 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Howard Academy Trust
Website: www.thamesview-that.org.uk
Telephone: 01634629080

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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