Oaklands School

A good academy converter school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oaklands School.

Chatham, ME50QS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 February 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Weedswood Road
Walderslade
Chatham, ME50QS
Phone
1634333820
Website
oaklands.medway.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148117
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Weedswood Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 0QS
Website
http://www.oaklands.medway.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE WESTBROOK TRUST
Capacity
450 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
449
Free School Meals
46.2% (207 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
48.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
449 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together Everyone Achieves More"

Ambition Self-confidence Perseverance Independence Respect Enquiry

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome Letter by Headteacher Louisa Jones describing Oaklands as a happy, stimulating and rewarding learning environment and inviting visits to the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lego/Colouring Club Dodge Ball Club Table Tennis Club Team Games Club

Facilities

Forest School Swimming Pool Training Kitchen

Curriculum Highlights

Being Active Being an Actor Being an Artist Being a Chef Being a Designer Being a Geographer Being a Historian Being a Mathematician Being a Musician Being Outside in Nature Being a Programme Being a Radio Broadcaster Being a Reader Being a Scientist Being a Swimmer Being a Tolerant Person Being a Writer

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by Medway Council. The Published Admission Number (PAN) is 60. The school offers 1:1 tours for prospective parents.

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