Woodlands Primary School

Woodlands Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham for children aged 2 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 792 pupils are on roll. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Gillingham on our figures. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Medway still coordinates the application process. Mrs Chloe Brown leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 25 March 2025, Woodlands Primary School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 69% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 6.5%, which is attendance of about 93.5% (2024/25). Around 39.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Woodlands Primary School

You apply for a place at Woodlands Primary School on the primary common application form through Medway, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Woodlands Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

For working families the school runs an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Woodlands Primary School contact details and location

You will find Woodlands Primary School at Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2DU. The school office can be reached on 0300 065 8200. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.