Wayfield Primary School
Wayfield Primary School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 2–11, in Chatham, ME5, in the Medway council area. It has 428 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (4 December 2025): Report card: Needs attention in 2 areas, Urgent improvement in 5 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Needs attention in 2 areas, Urgent improvement in 5 areas — inspected 4 December 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Not met |
Inclusion | Urgent improvement |
Curriculum and teaching | Urgent improvement |
Achievement | Urgent improvement |
Attendance and behaviour | Urgent improvement |
Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention |
Early years | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 31 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 3 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 32 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 428 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 32.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 13.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.86% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.47% | 2024/25 |
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