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Will Adams Academy

Gillingham · Medway · ME7 2BX. ks4 · Academy alternative provision converter · State-funded · Ages 14 to 17. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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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
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KS2 RWM expected
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Attainment 8
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English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 13/01/2025. Open Ofsted report

Common questions

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Where is Will Adams Academy?

Will Adams Academy is in Gillingham (ME7 2BX), Medway. URN 149009.

How do I compare Will Adams Academy with nearby schools?

Open School Compass with Will Adams Academy 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 · 26 November 2024). Open the full PDF for context.

Will Adams Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The headteacher of this school is Emma Smith. This school is part of Alternative Learning Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the…

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Other schools in Gillingham

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Citation

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Will Adams Academy
URN: 149009
Local authority: Medway
Town: Gillingham
Postcode: ME7 2BX
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/149009/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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