Open Other Primary Mixed

The Academy of Woodlands

Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2DU
Part of: THE ACADEMY OF WOODLANDS (Multi-academy trust)
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The Academy of Woodlands
Gillingham, ME7 2DU
792 Pupils
630 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
35.70% FSM %
405 Boys
387 Girls
About The Academy of Woodlands

The Academy of Woodlands is a mixed-gender Academies located in Gillingham, Medway, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 792 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Chloe Brown.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 Gillingham and Rainham
Ward Watling
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 RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST
Opened 01-04-2013
UKPRN 10041035
URN 139493
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Luke Geary Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joan Arthurs Local Governor 12/01/2026 11/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Abigail Beer Local Governor 06/12/2022 05/12/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Lee Costidell Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Luke Geary Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Hill Local Governor 09/01/2025 08/01/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Craig Mackay Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Keith Rogers Local Governor 11/11/2025 11/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Shields Local Governor 28/01/2026 27/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Will Adams Academy
0.2 km • Gillingham
Other
The Robert Napier School
0.63 km • Gillingham
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Featherby Infant and Nursery School
0.7 km • Gillingham
Other
Barnsole Primary School
0.78 km • Gillingham
Other
Featherby Junior School
0.82 km • Gillingham
Other
Danecourt School
1.12 km • Gillingham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Academy of Woodlands is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Gillingham, Medway.
The Academy of Woodlands has 792 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
The Academy of Woodlands caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Academy of Woodlands is Mrs Chloe Brown.
The Academy of Woodlands is at Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2DU, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Academy of Woodlands: Does not have a sixth form.
The Academy of Woodlands is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Chloe Brown
Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2DU
03000658200
www.theacademyofwoodlands.co.uk
Location
ME7 2DU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139493
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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