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Oaklands School
Weedswood Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0QS, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.6 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
447
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school offers a solid educational foundation within a supportive community.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 70% | Top 36% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.3%
White Other7.4%
Black African4.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.34698, 0.52239 · ME5 0QS
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN148117
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oaklands.medway.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oaklands School rated by Ofsted?
Oaklands School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2018.
Is Oaklands School a good school?
Oaklands School scores 52.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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