Bradfields Academy
URN: 140701 • Chatham ME5 0LB
Overview
- Name
- Bradfields Academy
- URN
- 140701
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FORTIS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Waters (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01634683990
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Churchill Avenue, Chatham ME5 0LB
Summary
Bradfields Academy is a specialist academy located in Chatham, Medway, catering to students aged 4-19 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With a current enrolment of 416 pupils and a capacity of 444, the academy focuses on providing tailored support to help students develop their cognitive, social, and emotional skills. The school operates under the ethos that every child matters, ensuring that individual talents are nurtured through both academic and extracurricular activities.
The academy prides itself on its strong pastoral care and the ability of its highly skilled staff to foster positive relationships with students. According to the latest OFSTED report, staff employ thoughtful approaches to help pupils manage their behaviour effectively, creating an engaging learning environment. Pupils are encouraged to gain meaningful qualifications and training, preparing them for future employment and community involvement.
Bradfields Academy aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the special education sector, promoting a culture of mutual support among staff and students alike. The school is committed to helping pupils become confident individuals and responsible global citizens.
The academy prides itself on its strong pastoral care and the ability of its highly skilled staff to foster positive relationships with students. According to the latest OFSTED report, staff employ thoughtful approaches to help pupils manage their behaviour effectively, creating an engaging learning environment. Pupils are encouraged to gain meaningful qualifications and training, preparing them for future employment and community involvement.
Bradfields Academy aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the special education sector, promoting a culture of mutual support among staff and students alike. The school is committed to helping pupils become confident individuals and responsible global citizens.
Useful links
- Fortis Trust Trustee Information (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- Academy Calendar (calendar)
- HOME (other)
- ABOUT (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Website Policy & Practice (other)
- Terms & Policies (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Rowans (65.4)
- The Rowans (58.8)
- INSPIRE Free Special School (50.5)
- Blue Skies School (48.2)
- Assessment and Tuition Service (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- FORTIS TRUST
- Capacity
- 444
- Pupils
- 416
- Boys
- 265
- Girls
- 151
- FSM %
- 46.80
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 416 | 265 | 151 | 444 | 46.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 401 | 255 | 146 | 444 | 46.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 341 | 218 | 123 | 304 | 47.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 341 | 218 | 123 | 304 | 47.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 317 | 200 | 117 | 304 | 42.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 312 | 187 | 125 | 304 | 38.90 |
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