The Academy of Woodlands Catchment Area
The Academy of Woodlands is a academy converter primary school in Gillingham, Medway , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 792 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
792
Pupils
630
Capacity
126%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
The Academy of Woodlands Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Academy of Woodlands sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Medway. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Medway catchment area documents →The Academy of Woodlands — School Information
- Full address
- Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2DU
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139493
Other Primary Schools in Gillingham
If The Academy of Woodlands is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gillingham are the next closest alternatives.
Stower Provost Community School Catchment Area
Community school · SP8 5LX
Hempstead Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · ME7 3HJ
Hempstead Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · ME7 3QG
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ME7 3JY
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME8 9NP
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME7 1YH
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Academy of Woodlands
Is The Academy of Woodlands oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Academy of Woodlands currently has 792 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Academy of Woodlands? ▾
Admission to The Academy of Woodlands is managed by Medway. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Academy of Woodlands cover? ▾
The Academy of Woodlands is a primary school in Gillingham, Medway, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Academy of Woodlands? ▾
The Academy of Woodlands was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.