State School
#13 in Best Primary Schools in Medway
Walderslade Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Walderslade Primary School
Work here? Update your school profile
Walderslade Primary School
- Primary
- Medway ME5 8BJ
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Recent improvements to phonics teaching now need to be fully embedded.
Success of the Curriculum: Developments in teaching have improved the quality of pupils鈥� learning and the revised curriculum contributes well to pupils鈥� enjoyment of school.
Foundational Skills: Reading fluency and maths knowledge are confidently developed.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is engaging and matched to students鈥� needs, promoting aspiration.
Areas Needing Improvement: School acts diligently on needed improvements, yet specifics are not highlighted.
Areas Needing Improvement: The most able pupils achieve consistently high standards in English and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading during both key stages and achieve well.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan learning increasingly well to build on pupils鈥� individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Warm and respectful relationships throughout the school make a strong contribution to pupils鈥� learning and well-being.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve above national averages in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift support for pupils falling behind in reading boosts confidence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary, with pupils showing self-resilience and focus.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: You and your team give pupils鈥� safety an appropriately high priority.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong links with agencies enable you to support and monitor pupils鈥� safety and well-being closely and effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, confident in adult support when worried.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school fosters compassionate pupil interactions and wellbeing ambassadors.
Parent Feedback: Parents are confident that adults in school take good care of their children and pupils say that they feel safe.
Outdoor Facilities: Substantial developments in the use of the early years outdoor area ensure that children have plenty of opportunities to develop independence and confidence while having fun and learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs based on pupil interests are popular.
Teacher Engagement: Effective training and the sharing of good practice during the past year has strengthened teachers鈥� understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make good progress in reading, including phonics, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: A sharper focus on different groups鈥� learning ensures teachers have a more accurate view of pupils鈥� progress.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers care deeply, nurturing while educating pupils effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Continuous training aids teachers in delivering a strong curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Despite improvements, too few of the most able pupils achieve the highest standards in mathematics at the end of key stage 1 and key stage 2.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for SEND pupils is highly effective with tailored adaptations.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Walderslade Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 233 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Walderslade Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
|
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 16.7 | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 104 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 104 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 5.34% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% 11 | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 9.29% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 9 | 55.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.76% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 91 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 51.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.09% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
Best Schools 2025
Walderslade Primary School Rankings
夜来香研究所 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walderslade Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1