Wayfield Primary School
URN: 143909 • Chatham ME5 0HH
Overview
- Name
- Wayfield Primary School
- URN
- 143909
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ria Henry (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 03000658230
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wayfield Road, Chatham ME5 0HH
Summary
Wayfield Primary School, located in Chatham, Medway, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 424 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 360. The school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. With a focus on fostering values such as adventure, joy, lifelong learning, resilience, and teamwork, Wayfield aims to help students reach their full potential.
As an Apple Distinguished School, Wayfield integrates technology into its curriculum, providing pupils with 1:1 computing devices to enhance their learning experience. This approach prepares students for modern working life and encourages adaptability in their educational journey. The dedicated staff at Wayfield are highly skilled and committed to ensuring that each child feels secure and confident in their learning.
The school is part of the Primary First Trust, which encompasses a network of ten primary schools across Bexley, Gravesham, and Medway. This collaborative environment allows Wayfield to celebrate diversity and leverage the strengths of its partner schools, further enriching the educational experience for its pupils.
As an Apple Distinguished School, Wayfield integrates technology into its curriculum, providing pupils with 1:1 computing devices to enhance their learning experience. This approach prepares students for modern working life and encourages adaptability in their educational journey. The dedicated staff at Wayfield are highly skilled and committed to ensuring that each child feels secure and confident in their learning.
The school is part of the Primary First Trust, which encompasses a network of ten primary schools across Bexley, Gravesham, and Medway. This collaborative environment allows Wayfield to celebrate diversity and leverage the strengths of its partner schools, further enriching the educational experience for its pupils.
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Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 424
- Boys
- 221
- Girls
- 203
- FSM %
- 37.70
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 424 | 221 | 203 | 360 | 37.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 401 | 211 | 190 | 360 | 34.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 383 | 198 | 185 | 210 | 36.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 383 | 198 | 185 | 210 | 36.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 345 | 172 | 173 | 210 | 40.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 264 | 132 | 132 | 210 | 39.00 |
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