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The Academy of Woodlands
Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2DU, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.6 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
792
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
126%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. However, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 62% recommending the school, suggesting a need for enhanced engagement and communication with families.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (135 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child makes good progress
78%
My child is happy
74%
My child feels safe
72%
School keeps me informed
71%
Progress is communicated
70%
School supports development
64%
I'd recommend this school
62%
School has high expectations
62%
Behaviour is good
54%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.8%
Black African6.9%
Mixed Other6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
White Other3.8%
Asian Indian3.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.38125, 0.56805 · ME7 2DU
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN139493
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Academy of Woodlands rated by Ofsted?
The Academy of Woodlands was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is The Academy of Woodlands a good school?
The Academy of Woodlands scores 37.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Academy of Woodlands?
Based on 135 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Academy of Woodlands receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
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