The Academy of Woodlands
URN: 139493 • Gillingham ME7 2DU
Overview
- Name
- The Academy of Woodlands
- URN
- 139493
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chloe Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 03000658200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodlands Road, Gillingham ME7 2DU
Summary
The Academy of Woodlands, located in Gillingham, Medway, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 792 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 630. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and caring community, where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of personal growth and lifelong learning, encapsulated in their motto, "Be the Best at What You Do."
The curriculum at The Academy of Woodlands is designed to support character development and academic achievement, ensuring that each child is inspired to take responsibility for their learning. The school actively seeks to engage families in their children's education, promoting strong partnerships to enhance student development.
Admissions for the school are managed through Medway Council for the Reception Year, while in-year admissions are facilitated directly by the academy. Parents are encouraged to contact the school office for waiting list placements and further information regarding admissions and appeals. The Academy of Woodlands aims to create a safe and supportive environment for all its students.
The curriculum at The Academy of Woodlands is designed to support character development and academic achievement, ensuring that each child is inspired to take responsibility for their learning. The school actively seeks to engage families in their children's education, promoting strong partnerships to enhance student development.
Admissions for the school are managed through Medway Council for the Reception Year, while in-year admissions are facilitated directly by the academy. Parents are encouraged to contact the school office for waiting list placements and further information regarding admissions and appeals. The Academy of Woodlands aims to create a safe and supportive environment for all its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Barnsole Primary School (79.4)
- St George's Church of England School, Bourton (72.7)
- Fairview Community Primary School (69.2)
- Thames View Primary School (68.0)
- Park Wood Junior School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 792
- Boys
- 405
- Girls
- 387
- FSM %
- 35.70
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 792 | 405 | 387 | 630 | 35.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 765 | 398 | 367 | 630 | 35.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 749 | 386 | 363 | 630 | 30.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 749 | 386 | 363 | 630 | 30.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 761 | 398 | 363 | 420 | 26.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 726 | 385 | 341 | 420 | 23.40 |
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