Wayfield Primary School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 2–11Mixed
Wayfield Road, Chatham, ME5 0HH
Head Teacher · Wayne Clayton
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Key facts
Pupils428Capacity 375
OfstedReport cardInspected 4 December 2025
TrustThe Primary First Trust
Free school meals35.6%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 4 December 2025.
- InclusionUrgent improvement
- Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
- SafeguardingNot met
The school is in the category: Special measures.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Medway council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in MedwayNearby schools for the same ages
- The Rowans0.3 mi
- New Horizons Children's Academy0.5 mi
- Kingfisher Community Primary School0.6 mi
- Maundene School0.7 mi
- Greenvale Primary School0.8 mi