How many pupils does Bradfields Academy have?

Bradfields Academy has 416 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bradfields Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bradfields Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.4 in 2025/26.

How does Bradfields Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Bradfields Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bradfields Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bradfields Academy is part of FORTIS TRUST.

Where is Bradfields Academy?

Bradfields Academy is located at Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB.

Bradfields Academy

Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

0.4

Attainment 8

4–19

Ages

416

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Bradfields Academy

Bradfields Academy is an academy special converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 416 pupils on roll. It is part of FORTIS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 416 / 444 (94%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

51.1%

Free school meals

EAL

99.8%

SEN support

0.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.3%

Overall absence

26.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

63.75

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.5 vs 2023/24

6.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

78.3

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£54,377

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,100 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£25,466

Spend per pupil

£26,209

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB
Phone: 01634683990
Principal: David Waters
Website: www.bradfieldsacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

FORTIS TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bradfields Academy?: Bradfields Academy is an academy special converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Bradfields Academy have?: Bradfields Academy has 416 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Bradfields Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bradfields Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.4 in 2025/26.
How does Bradfields Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Bradfields Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bradfields Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bradfields Academy is part of FORTIS TRUST.
Where is Bradfields Academy?: Bradfields Academy is located at Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB.

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