The Robert Napier School

The Robert Napier School is a 1,100-pupil secondary school with a sixth form which was established in 1977. The school, situated in the town of Gillingham, in Kent, is a non-selective, coeducational academy. It educates students between the ages of 11 and 18. There are also 130 pupils on the roll studying A' levels. The school is a Beyond Schools Trust Academy.

Headteacher

Jenny Tomkins

Values and Vision

The Robert Napier School wants children to succeed in every aspect of their lives. The motto is: ‘excellence in all we do’. Children should present themselves in a well-mannered way and show respect for others around them. Being a member of the local community is extremely important and valued by the school.

Ofsted report

“The headteacher’s resolute leadership has already brought about a number of substantial changes and has laid a firm foundation for continuing improvements. Pupils’ progress in English is strong and sustained because teaching in this subject is effective. School leaders have taken the right steps to improve teaching. As a result, attainment in the majority of subjects improved in 2016. Pupils now behave much better than in the past and the positive climate for learning is helping them to make more rapid progress. The school is a safe and caring environment and pupils’ personal development and welfare is good. Middle leaders are increasingly effective because they hold their teams to account.”

View Robert Napier School’s latest Ofsted report