Wayfield Primary School

About Wayfield Primary School

Wayfield Primary School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 424 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Medway →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

424 / 360 (118%) · over capacity

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

29 October 2024

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Wayfield Road, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0HH

Phone

03000658230

Head Teacher

Wayne Clayton

Website

www.wayfield.medway.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wayfield Primary School?

Wayfield Primary School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Wayfield Primary School have?

Wayfield Primary School has 424 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Wayfield Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

31% of pupils at Wayfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Wayfield Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wayfield Primary School is part of THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST.

Where is Wayfield Primary School?

Wayfield Primary School is located at Wayfield Road, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0HH.