Schools in Swale
Swale has 61 schools: 50 primary and 11 secondary or all-through. 72% of the 39 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School has the highest Attainment 8 score (65.1 in 2025). Among primary schools, Borden Church of England Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (94% in 2025).
- 69 schools
- 11 secondary
- 50 primary
Secondary Schools in Swale
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Good | 65.1 (2025) | +0.15 (2024) | 1,156 |
| 2 | Borden Grammar School | Expected standard | 63.2 (2025) | +0.26 (2024) | 938 |
| 3 | Highsted Grammar School | Good | 61.1 (2025) | -0.04 (2024) | 793 |
| 4 | Westlands School | Good | 40.6 (2025) | -0.38 (2024) | 1,690 |
| 5 | The Abbey School | Needs attention | 35.5 (2025) | -0.56 (2024) | 1,061 |
| 6 | Fulston Manor School | Urgent improvement | 35.3 (2025) | -0.70 (2024) | 1,314 |
| 7 | The Sittingbourne School | Good | 34.1 (2025) | -0.70 (2024) | 1,556 |
| 8 | Leigh Academy Minster | – | 28.4 (2025) | – | 1,005 |
| 9 | Meadowfield School | – | 0.1 (2019) | -1.56 (2019) | 396 |
| 10 | EKC Sheppey Secondary | – | – | – | 542 |
| 11 | Nore Academy | – | – | – | 67 |
Primary Schools in Swale
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.