Wayfield Primary School

A not judged academy converter school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wayfield Primary School.

Chatham, ME50HH Ofsted: Not Judged Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
34.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
29 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wayfield Road
Chatham, ME50HH
Phone
3000658230
Website
wayfield.medway.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143909
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Wayfield Road, Chatham, ME5 0HH
Website
www.wayfield.medway.sch.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
401
Free School Meals
38.3% (154 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
40.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
99.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 102.0
2023 107.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
40
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
401 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-5.0 per year)

Down -5.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspiring to Greatness"

Adventure Joy Lifelong learning Resilience Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Co-Headteachers Ms Flaherty and Mrs Shields; Wayfield is an Apple Distinguished School with 1:1 iPads and a digitally connected, ambitious curriculum focused on high-quality teaching and innovative learning.

Facilities

Nursery outdoor learning environment Reception outdoor learning environment Nursery Expansion Block

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care/Lunchtime; Miss Kitchen is the wrap-around care/midday supervisor; Mrs Richardson is the midday supervisor.

Admissions Criteria

Medway Council School Admission Arrangements 2025; Admissions Policy 2025; Appeals guidance.

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