Ofsted school ratings in Medway
In Medway (South East), 37 of 40 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.5%. That is 5.3 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 92.5%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 4
- Good
- 33
- Requires improvement
- 1
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 40
- rank 41/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Medway (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Medway | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 4 | 10.0% |
| Good | 33 | 82.5% |
| Requires improvement | 1 | 2.5% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 5.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Medway
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 96.7% |
| Secondary | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 77.8% |
More about Medway
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole92.7%
- West Northamptonshire92.6%
- Greenwich92.5%
- Surrey92.5%
- Bolton92.3%
- Bedford92.3%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Medway are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 37 of 40 graded state-funded schools in Medway hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.5%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Medway have?
- Medway has 4 schools rated Outstanding and 33 rated Good, out of 40 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Medway?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Medway, and 1 rated Requires improvement, out of 40 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Medway?
- By phase in Medway: 96.7% of 30 primary schools; 77.8% of 9 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Medway compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Medway ranks 41 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 92.5% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.