Oaklands School
99%
Capacity
447
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Oaklands School
Oaklands School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 447 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Oaklands School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louisa Jones, it falls under Medway local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11165th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 55 in Medway.
Oaklands School is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 49 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oaklands School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Netball, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, Oaklands School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Weedswood Road, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0QS |
| Headteacher | Louisa Jones |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 447 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.9% |
| School Capacity | 447 / 450 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11165th of 13,686
Nationally
1678th of 2,034
In South East
46th of 55
In Medway
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
109
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Weedswood Road, Chatham
Medway, ME5 0QS
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