416
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
27%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
The latest DfE performance data shown is from 2022/23. Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 30/11/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityMedway
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Bradfields Academy · All-through · Medway
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
416
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
49%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
27%
Contact
Address
Churchill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0LB
Local authority
Medway
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Sixth form — Key Stage 5
| Year | A-level APS | Avg grade | VA progress | AAB+ | Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Suppressed | Suppressed | — | Suppressed | 34 |
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 416 | 6.7 | 100% | 6% | 49% | 9% | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 401 | 7.1 | 100% | 7% | 49% | 8% | 24% |
| 2022/23 | 375 | 6.9 | 100% | 8% | 51% | 8% | 29% |
| 2021/22 | 341 | 7.0 | 100% | 8% | 56% | 8% | 31% |
| 2020/21 | 317 | 6.7 | 100% | 8% | 39% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 303 | 6.8 | 100% | 8% | 51% | 6% | 13% |
| 2017/18 | 291 | 6.9 | 100% | 8% | 51% | 8% | 27% |
| 2016/17 | 292 | 6.6 | 100% | 8% | 50% | 6% | 19% |
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