Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Gillingham (Medway).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Share This Page Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on X Share on X Email this page Welcome Welcome to Napier Primary Academy It is my pleasure to welcome you to Napier Primary Academy, where every child is valued, encouraged, and inspired to achieve their full potential.
As the Headteacher, I am proud to lead a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students. Here at Napier we believe that every child is unique and has something special to offer. Our curriculum is designed not only to meet academic standards but also to foster creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning.
We aim to create a school community where children feel safe, happy, and eager to learn. At Napier we know we can make a difference to the lives of children. We believe that education is a fundamental human right and we are proud to serve these children and their community.
We are committed to promoting the long term collective wellbeing of all the children entrusted to our care.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Mindfulness
- Music
- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 141199
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Medway
- Constituency
- Gillingham and Rainham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Childs | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Natalie Smet | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Deborah Heather | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Muslima Rahman | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Stella Dillon | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Elizabeth Wintle | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Ciaran McCann | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Elanor Hall Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
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