The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.8
14.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
17%
24.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.50
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 861
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 27.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Campbell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
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Location
157 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWalderslade School
Secondary · Very close
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bradfields School
Special school · Very close
Bradfields Academy
Academy · Very close
INSPIRE Free Special School
Free school · Very close
Oaklands School
Primary · 453m away
Maundene School
Primary · 567m away
The Rowans
Pupil referral unit · 603m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Greenacre School?
Greenacre School currently has 861 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Greenacre School take?
Greenacre School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Greenacre School?
Greenacre School is in Chatham, ME5 0LP, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Greenacre School have a sixth form?
Yes, Greenacre School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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