Warren Wood Primary Academy

Based in Rochester, Warren Wood Primary Academy is a primary school for children aged 3 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 470 pupils. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Rochester. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Medway coordinates offers. The headteacher is Mr Gavin Evans.

Inspection at a glance

Under Ofsted's report card framework, Warren Wood Primary Academy was graded Good and Requires Improvement across the areas inspected, following the inspection on 20 May 2025. Each area is now graded separately, so there is no single headline judgement. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At key stage 2, 38% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 94.4% (absence 5.6%) (2024/25). Around 40.2% 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 Warren Wood Primary Academy

You apply for a place at Warren Wood Primary Academy on the primary common application form through Medway, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. 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

Warren Wood Primary Academy is described in the published data as a mainstream school with SEN unit. Named areas of need it supports include Speech, language and communication. Recorded provision: SEN unit: SEN unit capacity 35; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

Warren Wood Primary Academy offers an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Warren Wood Primary Academy contact details and location

Warren Wood Primary Academy is at Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UR. The school office can be reached on 01634 401 401. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.