Will Adams Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Will Adams Academy
Address: Woodlands Road
Town/City: Gillingham
County: Kent
Postcode: ME7 2BX
Telephone Number: 01634 337111
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 14-17
Type: Academy alternative provision converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Alternative Learning Trust
Sponsor: Alternative Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Emma Smith
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 16 (75% boys & 25% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 31.3%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 149009
DfE Number: 887/1108
UKPRN: 10090191
UPRN: 200003623419
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Gillingham and Rainham (E14001246)
Electoral Ward: Watling (E05014471)

Easting & Northing: 578774E, 167623N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 22' 48.5" N 0° 34' 3.51" E
Plus Code: 9F329HJ9+33

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Ross Allard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Gemma Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Rev Amanda Maskell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Emma Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2034.
  • Mrs Jolanta Studniarz-Thring - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2027.
  • Ms Claudia Walcott - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Mr Nathan Walcott - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Ms Laura Wareing - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 February 2026.
  • Ms Carol Winn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Ms Carol Winn - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2026.