Walderslade Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Chatham (Medway).
Location
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I am incredibly proud to be the Head Teacher of such a fantastic school. I hope that our website provides a broad understanding about life at our school, however please do not hesitate to contact us or drop in to find out more! Our school is a one-form entry primary school, situated in the heart of Walderslade.
There has been a school on the site for over a hundred years, however the current school was only built in 2012, winning an award for its design. We are a small school, with big ambitions! We pride ourselves on knowing each individual child and ensuring that they reach their potential.
We aim to provide anyone joining our school family with the best opportunities possible, helping to nurture and develop them with a holistic approach to learning. The school is part of the wonderfully supportive Rivermead Inclusive Trust .
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Cognitive Load Theory
- Metacognition
Key facts
- URN
- 143261
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Medway
- Constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (5 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemma Pressman | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Cara Watson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kirsty Hughes | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Ruth Ashford | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Amy Rowley-Jones | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Mr Luke Geary Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Kirsteen Denver-Fedder Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Angela Neech Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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