Wayfield Primary School Catchment Area
Wayfield Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Chatham, Medway , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 424 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
424
Pupils
360
Capacity
118%
Fill rate
Wayfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wayfield Primary School 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 →Wayfield Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Wayfield Road, Chatham, ME5 0HH
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 37.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143909
Other Primary Schools in Chatham
If Wayfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chatham are the next closest alternatives.
Greenvale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME4 5UP
New Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME4 5QN
Horsted Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · ME5 9TF
Horsted Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · ME5 9TF
Tunbury Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME5 9HY
Swingate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME5 8TJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wayfield Primary School
Is Wayfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Wayfield Primary School currently has 424 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wayfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Wayfield Primary School 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 Wayfield Primary School cover? ▾
Wayfield Primary School is a primary school in Chatham, Medway, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.