Will Adams Academy is an alternative provision academy in Gillingham, Medway, for children and young people aged 14 to 17. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 14–17
- 16 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 14 to 17
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 16
- Headteacher
- Ms Emma Smith (HeadTeacher)
- Part of
- Alternative Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2022
- Free school meals
- 31.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Medway
- School reference (URN)
- 149009
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Medway (7)
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Medway council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2014; standards maintained (November 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, November 2024).
Contact and getting there
Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2BX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Robert Napier School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 0.3 miles
- Danecourt School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Alchemy School Independent · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.7 miles
By need in Medway: SEMH (8) · Autism (7) · Speech and language (4) · Moderate learning (2) · Severe learning (2) · PMLD (2) · Hearing (2) · Vision (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Will Adams Academy
How do I get a place at Will Adams Academy?
Places at Will Adams Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Medway council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does Will Adams Academy support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Will Adams Academy take?
Aged 14 to 17, boys and girls.
What is Will Adams Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Will Adams Academy?
Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2BX, in Medway.
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