Walderslade Primary School
URN: 143261 • Chatham ME5 8BJ
Overview
- Name
- Walderslade Primary School
- URN
- 143261
- 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
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amy Rowley-Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01634337766
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dargets Road, Chatham ME5 8BJ
Summary
Walderslade Primary School, located in Chatham, Medway, is a one-form entry primary academy that serves a mixed-gender population of 241 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 240. Established on its current site in 2012, the school has a rich history of over a hundred years and is part of the Rivermead Inclusive Trust, which fosters a collaborative environment among parents, staff, and governors to support student development.
The school prides itself on its holistic approach to education, focusing on nurturing each child's potential and ensuring they receive the best opportunities for learning. Walderslade Primary emphasizes the importance of teamwork within the school community, believing that strong parental involvement is crucial to student success.
The Governing Body plays a vital role in the school's leadership, overseeing financial management and strategic direction while ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. Regular meetings and training ensure that governors remain effective in their roles, contributing to the school's mission of providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
The school prides itself on its holistic approach to education, focusing on nurturing each child's potential and ensuring they receive the best opportunities for learning. Walderslade Primary emphasizes the importance of teamwork within the school community, believing that strong parental involvement is crucial to student success.
The Governing Body plays a vital role in the school's leadership, overseeing financial management and strategic direction while ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. Regular meetings and training ensure that governors remain effective in their roles, contributing to the school's mission of providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
Useful links
- SEND & Inclusion (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Governing Body (other)
- Policies (other)
- School History (other)
- Our School (other)
- Who's Who (other)
- Inclusion Team (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 241
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 131
- FSM %
- 14.10
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 241 | 110 | 131 | 240 | 14.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 233 | 105 | 128 | 240 | 16.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 228 | 110 | 118 | 240 | 15.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 228 | 110 | 118 | 240 | 15.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 226 | 120 | 106 | 240 | 13.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 233 | 122 | 111 | 210 | 8.90 |
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