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Wayfield Primary School

Wayfield Road, Chatham, ME5 0HH

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Chatham where 31% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

424

Ages

2-11

FSM

37.7%

Capacity

360

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

56.0%

Writing

84.0%

Maths

50.0%

RWM Combined

31.0%

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About Wayfield Primary School

Wayfield Primary School is a primary school in Chatham, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 50 responses), 44% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 31% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 424 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Wayfield Road, Chatham, ME5 0HH | More schools in Medway

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wayfield Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2025 — 2024+ framework
Oct 2024 — Requires improvement
May 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wayfield Primary School

What is Wayfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Wayfield Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Wayfield Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 50 responses): 44% of parents would recommend Wayfield Primary School.

What are Wayfield Primary School's latest exam results?

Wayfield Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 31% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Wayfield Primary School located?

Wayfield Primary School is a primary school in Chatham, Medway (ME5 0HH).

How many pupils attend Wayfield Primary School?

Wayfield Primary School has around 424 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Wayfield Primary School with other schools?

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