Oaklands School
URN: 148117 • Chatham ME5 0QS
Overview
- Name
- Oaklands School
- URN
- 148117
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE WESTBROOK TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louisa Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01634333820
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Weedswood Road, Chatham ME5 0QS
Summary
Oaklands School is a mixed primary academy located in Chatham, Medway, with a current enrolment of 447 pupils and a capacity of 450. The school operates under the ethos of "Together Everyone Achieves More" (TEAM), promoting a collaborative and supportive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to engage students and includes unique offerings such as Forest School and access to a swimming pool, enhancing the educational experience beyond traditional classroom settings.
The school places significant emphasis on uniform, encouraging a sense of belonging among students. Parents are invited to choose from a range of colours—red, grey, white, and black—without the need for branded items. This approach aims to maintain high standards while ensuring affordability for families. Additionally, the school has a structured PE programme, with students required to wear appropriate kits on designated days.
With a high percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (40.90%), Oaklands School is committed to supporting its diverse community. The school provides essential information on admissions, term times, and values through its website, fostering transparency and engagement with parents.
The school places significant emphasis on uniform, encouraging a sense of belonging among students. Parents are invited to choose from a range of colours—red, grey, white, and black—without the need for branded items. This approach aims to maintain high standards while ensuring affordability for families. Additionally, the school has a structured PE programme, with students required to wear appropriate kits on designated days.
With a high percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (40.90%), Oaklands School is committed to supporting its diverse community. The school provides essential information on admissions, term times, and values through its website, fostering transparency and engagement with parents.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Inclusion & SEND (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Uniform (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Home (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE WESTBROOK TRUST
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 447
- Boys
- 209
- Girls
- 238
- FSM %
- 40.90
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 447 | 209 | 238 | 450 | 40.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 449 | 212 | 237 | 450 | 43.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 423 | 214 | 209 | 450 | 41.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 423 | 214 | 209 | 450 | 41.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 420 | 211 | 209 | 450 | 38.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 470 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.