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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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