The Academy of Woodlands

About The Academy of Woodlands

The Academy of Woodlands is an academy converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 792 pupils on roll. It is part of RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17% 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

792 / 630 (126%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 March 2025

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

Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 2DU

Phone

01634336688

Headteacher

Chloe Brown

Website

www.theacademyofwoodlands.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Academy of Woodlands?

The Academy of Woodlands is an academy converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does The Academy of Woodlands have?

The Academy of Woodlands has 792 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Academy of Woodlands perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at The Academy of Woodlands met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Academy of Woodlands part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Academy of Woodlands is part of RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST.

Where is The Academy of Woodlands?

The Academy of Woodlands is located at Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 2DU.