The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 46.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- FORTIS TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Waters (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBradfields School
Special school · Very close
INSPIRE Free Special School
Free school · Very close
Walderslade School
Secondary · Very close
Greenacre School
Secondary · Very close
The Rowans
Pupil referral unit · 331m away
Maundene School
Primary · 503m away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 537m away
Oaklands School
Primary · 730m away
Questions parents ask
What is Bradfields Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bradfields Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bradfields Academy?
Bradfields Academy currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bradfields Academy take?
Bradfields Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Bradfields Academy?
Bradfields Academy is in Chatham, ME5 0LB, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bradfields Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Bradfields Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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