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Wayfield Primary School
Wayfield Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HH, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.3 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
424
Capacity
360
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, the school faces challenges, particularly in academic performance, as only 31% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 44% recommending the school, indicating potential areas for improvement in community engagement and support. However, it’s worth noting that the school is situated in a locale with limited overall performance, suggesting that context may play a role in these outcomes.
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Last inspected: 29 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★2.7
Good range of subjects
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
My child feels safe
68%
My child is happy
66%
My child makes good progress
62%
School keeps me informed
60%
School has high expectations
58%
Progress is communicated
56%
Behaviour is good
44%
I'd recommend this school
44%
School supports development
44%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.6%
Black African11.3%
White Other7.8%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Indian1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.36047, 0.52932 · ME5 0HH
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN143909
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wayfield.medway.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wayfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wayfield Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 October 2024.
Is Wayfield Primary School a good school?
Wayfield Primary School scores 0.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Wayfield Primary School?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wayfield Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 55% across all parent survey questions.
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