The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (146% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 73
- Capacity
- 100%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Bowles
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
105 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmByron Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hospital and Medical Tuition Service
Miscellaneous · 597m away
Chatham Grammar
Secondary · 645m away
The Robert Napier School
Secondary · 742m away
Luton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Will Adams Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Will Adams Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Danecourt Community School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Alchemy School a selective school?
No. Alchemy School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Alchemy School's Ofsted rating?
Alchemy School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alchemy School?
Alchemy School currently has 73 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alchemy School take?
Alchemy School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Alchemy School?
Alchemy School is in Gillingham, ME7 4LT, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alchemy School have a sixth form?
Yes, Alchemy School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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