School Compass

The Academy of Woodlands

Gillingham · Medway · ME7 2DU. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 2 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

Compare this schoolSchool website

Published snapshot

Figures come from the same Medway index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.

Ofsted overall
Good
KS2 RWM expected
69%
Attainment 8
—
English & maths 9–4
—

Ofsted publication date: 07/05/2025. Open Ofsted report

Common questions

Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.

What is The Academy of Woodlands's Ofsted rating?

The Academy of Woodlands has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 07/05/2025). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are The Academy of Woodlands's Key Stage 2 results?

Published DfE figures show 69% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.

Where is The Academy of Woodlands?

The Academy of Woodlands is in Gillingham (ME7 2DU), Medway. URN 139493.

How do I compare The Academy of Woodlands with nearby schools?

Open School Compass with The Academy of Woodlands shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.

Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 25 March 2025). Open the full PDF for context.

Pupils are positive about their school and the opportunities it provides. They are proud of their work. Older pupils talk confidently about the things that have changed for the better in recent times. Pupils now behave well. Staff deal with occasional unkind behaviour effectively. Inspectors’ classroom visits across…

Full inspection report

Citation

Preferred attribution when referencing this page in articles or AI answers.

The Academy of Woodlands
URN: 139493
Local authority: Medway
Town: Gillingham
Postcode: ME7 2DU
Ofsted overall: Good (07/05/2025)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/139493/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

How to use this page

Open the compare tool with The Academy of Woodlands already shortlisted, add neighbours from your postcode, then print a visit pack.

  1. Compare this school to load it into Side by side.
  2. Enter your home postcode and tick two to four nearby settings.
  3. Read how to read figures before treating any single number as a verdict.