Oaklands School — Primary School in Chatham

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Oaklands School

Chatham, ME5 0QS

447 Pupils

450 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

40.90% FSM %

209 Boys

238 Girls

About Oaklands School

Oaklands School is a Primary Academies serving Chatham and the surrounding area in Medway with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 447 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Louisa Jones.

Information on Oaklands School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Medway
Region	South East
Administrative District	Medway
Parliamentary Constituency	Chatham and Aylesford
Ward	Wayfield & Weeds Wood
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE WESTBROOK TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2020
UKPRN	10086851
URN	148117
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Nikki Ashby	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2020	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jessica Beer	Local Governor	14/12/2022	13/12/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Keena Blake	Local Governor	20/12/2024	19/12/2028	Elected by parents
Emma Day	Local Governor	01/09/2020	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Louisa Jones	Local Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Daniel More	Local Governor	01/09/2020	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Openshaw	Local Governor	28/06/2023	27/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Christine Ransom	Local Governor	01/09/2020	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust