Located in Gillingham, Will Adams Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 14 to 17. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Will Adams Academy currently has around 38 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.5% boys and 39.5% girls. Around 47.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 45 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.7%). other white pupils make up about 15.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2BX |
| Website: | www.willadamsacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01634337111 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Medway |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Emma Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149009 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/02/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 17 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 38 |
| Number of Boys: | 23 |
| Number of Girls: | 15 |
| White British | 73.70% | 28 |
| Other White | 15.80% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 2.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | - not rated | 216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Woodlands Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | - not rated | 216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School Allington Road , ME8 6PD | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School Allington Road , ME8 6PD | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherby Junior School Chilham Road , ME8 6BT | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gillingham Community College Woodlands Road , ME7 2DT | - not rated | 169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 538 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Academy Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt Community School Hotel Road , Watling Street ME8 6AA | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.