Oaklands School
Chatham, ME5 0QS · Medway · primary school
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25th of 56 primary schools in Medway we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.3/10 against 1,680 of them, against 5.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oaklands School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6 to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Oaklands School
Overview
Oaklands School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm and inclusive culture" where pupils are proud ambassadors. The report highlights a joyful community with strong relationships, ambitious curriculum planning, and effective support for all learners, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitiously planned with precise knowledge, skills and vocabulary," supported by strong teamwork and subject expertise.
- Phonics and early reading are delivered well, with "precisely-matched texts" ensuring children decode successfully and develop fluency.
- Mathematics teaching is rigorous, helping pupils master number skills and solve "real-life investigations" using clear methods.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff providing pastoral care and pupils identifying trusted adults.
- Wider opportunities are impressive, including free clubs, sports, and healthy food provisions ensuring "nobody misses out."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum implementation does not fully match design aims, meaning pupils do not always retain learning in long-term memory.
- Teachers should design lesson activities with greater precision to ensure knowledge is retained across all subjects, particularly in history where some pupils remember activities rather than content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous processes, regular staff training, and strong communication ensuring pupils feel safe and understand healthy relationships and online safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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