Is Walderslade School a girls school?

Yes — Walderslade School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Walderslade School have?

Walderslade School has 806 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Walderslade School's Ofsted rating?

Walderslade School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).

How does Walderslade School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Walderslade School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 29.2 in 2025/26.

Is Walderslade School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Walderslade School is part of BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Walderslade School?

Walderslade School is located at Bradfields Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LE.

Walderslade School

Bradfields Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LE

Inadequate

Inspected 22 February 2023

Inadequate

Ofsted

29.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

806

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Walderslade School

Walderslade School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 806 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 29.2 (2025/26). 38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 806 / 949 (85%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 February 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

38.6%

Free school meals

12.1%

EAL

0.5%

SEN support

7.8%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

29.2

Attainment 8

133 pupils

12%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

28.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

1 students

Attendance

12.6%

Overall absence

40.5%

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.

50.26

Teachers (FTE)

20.3

Pupils per teacher

14.69

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£46,172

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 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.

£6,832

Spend per pupil

£8,051

Income per pupil

56%

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: Bradfields Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LE
Phone: 01634861593
Head Teacher: Louise Campbell
Website: https://wgsp.org.uk/

Academy Trust

BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Walderslade School?: Walderslade School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Walderslade School a girls school?: Yes — Walderslade School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Walderslade School have?: Walderslade School has 806 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Walderslade School's Ofsted rating?: Walderslade School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).
How does Walderslade School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Walderslade School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 29.2 in 2025/26.
Is Walderslade School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Walderslade School is part of BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Walderslade School?: Walderslade School is located at Bradfields Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LE.