Warren Wood Primary School, Rochester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Warren Wood creates a welcoming, respectful environment where pupils feel safe and cared for. The school has invested heavily in pupils' mental health and well-being, offering unique support like school dogs and pastoral help. Staff know pupils well and provide thoughtful adaptations to help all learners, including those with additional needs, succeed.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are respectful, courteous and show high levels of empathy, creating a calm and happy atmosphere
- The school prioritises mental health and well-being, offering support including school dogs and a skilled pastoral team
- Strong focus on reading from Nursery Year onwards, with pupils reading often and widely
- Well-designed curriculum adaptations support pupils with SEND to overcome learning barriers
- Excellent behaviour management routines are embedded consistently across the school, with improving attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always teach phonics with sufficient precision, meaning some pupils do not become confident readers quickly enough
- Checks on pupil understanding do not consistently identify knowledge gaps, so support to help pupils catch up is not always effective
- Implementation of the new curriculum across subjects is uneven, with some pupils not developing the knowledge and skills they should
- Some pupils have significant gaps in knowledge and do not achieve as well as they should
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of clubs, sports representation, breakfast and after-school clubs
Warren Wood Primary School requires improvement in the quality of education, though behaviour, attitudes, and personal development are good. The school has experienced significant changes in leadership and trust management since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
40.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 58% to 64%. Maths has declined from 53% to 48%. Writing has declined from 58% to 45%.
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
24.9
Infant (KS1)
23.7
KS2
21
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
458 pupils
420 capacity
38 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Rochester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rochester
Admissions Demand - Medway
Places available
3,805
Applications
3,151
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Medway (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.64875%
Overall absence
14.7343%
Persistent absence
414
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Warren Wood Primary School
The Thomas Aveling School
Oasis Restore
Medway Secure Training Centre
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
The Rochester Grammar School
Holcombe Grammar School
Blue Skies School
The Rowans
Walderslade School
INSPIRE Free Special School
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