Welcome to Deanwood Primary School
Welcome to Deanwood Primary School. Starting school is a most important time in your child's life and at Deanwood we aim to make it a great start. Being a smaller school helps us to create a happy, successful and safe environment in which to learn.
Happy, Successful and Safe
Deanwood is a community Primary School with a nursery provision. At present, there are 209 children on roll, organised into eight classes. A large percentage of our children join us at the age of 3 and leave at the end of Year 6. Deanwood joined the Howard Academy Trust on 1st October 2016.
Our Curriculum
We recognise that a curriculum has to be broad, balanced and offer pupils opportunities to grow as individuals as well as learners. We also intend to offer our pupils new and exciting experiences through extra-curricular activities that are designed to build resilience, confidence and self-esteem.
Ethos & Values
At Deanwood we want everybody to be “Happy, Successful and Safe”. We aim to do this by promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty
& mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
House Points
Latest News
25/02/19 00:00:0019 Feb 2025
Chatham Dockyard
Last week, Year 6 had a brilliant (but cold!) trip to Chatham Dockyard. They took part in a rope making workshop and a S...
24/12/19 00:00:0019 Dec 2024
Christmas 2024
We are feeling very festive at Deanwood now!Yesterday we had our Christmas lunch which the children really enjoyed...
24/10/17 00:00:0017 Oct 2024
A Historical Journey
Hawthorn Class has been on a historical journey! They continued their historical journey into the Islamic Civilisation o...
24/07/04 00:00:004 Jul 2024
Carroty Wood Trip
Our year 6 pupils had a brilliant time at Carroty Wood where they took part in many fantastic outdoor activities, includ...
Musician of the Month! This month, we will be listening to the music of Annie Lennox. Did you know that she has recorded songs in multiple languages, including German, Spanish and Italian? Here is a link to this week's assembly music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeMFqkcPYcg
Nominations are open for the THAT Staff Awards! We'd love for you to take a moment to nominate a member of Deanwood staff: Nominate here: bit.ly/StaffAwards2026
Deanwood Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Lead Midday Meals to start from 23rd March 2026. This is a part-time, permanent role. Help maintain a calm and organised dining environment Ensure pupils are safe, happy, and well supervised during lunch Be part of a forward-thinking and inclusive Trust. If you share our passion for providing the best for every child, we would love to hear from you. Location: Parkwood, ME8 9TX Start: 23rd March 2026 Apply now: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143458/EDV-2026-DPS-39863
Our Year 6 children really have "hit the ground running" since coming back after the Half Term break. Not only are they working hard in class but they are also attending before school Booster Sessions and intervention sessions in the afternoons. What a fantastic work ethic, Year 6!
Where you can find us
Open Days
Come and visit Deanwood!
Our open days for our September 2026 intake can be found below! Join us for a tour around our school, and a chance to speak to the Principal, SENCO and EYFS Team.
To book your place, please contact the school office: at office@deanwood.medway.sch.uk or call us on 01634 231901.
Wednesday 12th November 2025 | 1.45 pm
Thursday 20th November 2025 | 1.45 pm