Will Adams Academy

URN: 149009 • Gillingham ME7 2BX

Overview

Name
Will Adams Academy
URN
149009
Type
Academy alternative provision converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
32.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Smith (since 2025) , HeadTeacher
Telephone
01634337111
Website
Visit
Address
Woodlands Road, Gillingham ME7 2BX

Summary

Will Adams Academy is an alternative provision academy located in Gillingham, Medway, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 38 pupils. The school focuses on providing tailored support for students who have faced challenges in their educational journeys, aiming to raise aspirations and facilitate meaningful qualifications that lead to post-16 pathways. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision: "Dream, Believe, Achieve," which promotes individual strengths and encourages personal growth.

The academy places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and safeguarding, ensuring that the needs of vulnerable students and their families are prioritized. Staff work collaboratively with families and external agencies to provide wrap-around support, fostering a sense of community and trust. Students also engage in the Unicef qualification, reinforcing the school's commitment to the rights of children.

Admissions to Will Adams Academy are managed by the Medway Inclusions Team, typically following a permanent exclusion or when students are at risk of exclusion. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed.

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Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
14 - 17
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
Pupils
38
Boys
23
Girls
15
FSM %
47.40
Open date
2022-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 38 23 15 47.40
2024-09-11 40 23 17 75.00
2023-09-11
2022-09-11

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