Walderslade Primary School

About Walderslade Primary School

Walderslade Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 241 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 240 places).

Ofsted has rated Walderslade Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Rowley-Jones, it falls under Medway local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3287th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 55 in Medway.

Walderslade Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 147 applications for 27 places, making it 5.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Walderslade Primary School include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Cross Country, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Coding, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Medway, Walderslade Primary 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.

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