The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.9
13.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
11%
30.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.31
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 806
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 33.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Campbell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenacre School
Secondary · Very close
Bradfields School
Special school · Very close
Bradfields Academy
Academy · Very close
INSPIRE Free Special School
Free school · Very close
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 381m away
Oaklands School
Primary · 485m away
The Rowans
Pupil referral unit · 541m away
Maundene School
Primary · 670m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Walderslade School?
Walderslade School currently has 806 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walderslade School take?
Walderslade School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Walderslade School?
Walderslade School is in Chatham, ME5 0LE, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walderslade School have a sixth form?
Yes, Walderslade School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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