The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.8
18.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
76%
33.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
96%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 122 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 950
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14.7%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Wendy Walters (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmByron Primary School
Primary · 397m away
Luton Primary School
Primary · 439m away
The Robert Napier School
Secondary · 988m away
The Victory Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Greenvale Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Phoenix Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Danecourt Community School
Special school · 1.6km away
Danecourt School
Academy · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chatham Grammar a selective school?
Yes. Chatham Grammar has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Chatham Grammar's Ofsted rating?
Chatham Grammar was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chatham Grammar?
Chatham Grammar currently has 950 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chatham Grammar take?
Chatham Grammar caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chatham Grammar?
Chatham Grammar is in Chatham, ME5 7EH, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chatham Grammar have a sixth form?
Yes, Chatham Grammar has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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