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Wayfield Primary School

Medway, ME5 0HHPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
1 Good · 4 Requires improvement
Feb 2026
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
#12,424
of 13,686 nationally

About Wayfield Primary School

Ofsted's Parent View responses for Wayfield Primary School, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, show that 44% of the 50 parents who responded would recommend the school. That's a significant minority, and the detailed breakdown reveals real concerns. For instance, while 66% of parents agree or strongly agree that their child is happy, 34% disagree or strongly disagree. On behaviour, 44% of parents agree the school ensures good conduct, but 54% disagree. The most striking figure concerns SEND support: 86% of parents with children who have special educational needs disagree that their child gets the help they need, with 57% strongly disagreeing. The school is oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26, with 92 applications for 48 places and all 48 first-preference offers taken up, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.92. That suggests demand remains high despite the mixed parent feedback, though it's worth noting that 48 first-preference applications exactly matched the places available.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWayfield Road, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0HH
HeadteacherRachael/Louise Flaherty/Shields
Local AuthorityMedway
Number of Pupils424
Free School Meals (FSM)37.7%
School Capacity424 / 360 (118% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 50 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSports HallGymnasiumOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballNetballAthleticsCross CountryDanceTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubFilm ClubGardeningDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Source: wayfield.medway.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wayfield Primary School

Wayfield Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.