The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.5
8.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
19.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
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
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,221
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 43.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Oliver Owen (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenvale Primary School
Primary · 343m away
Phoenix Primary School
Primary · 599m away
Luton Primary School
Primary · 795m away
New Horizons Children's Academy
Primary · 906m away
Holcombe Grammar School
Secondary · 947m away
Wayfield Primary School
Primary · 988m away
Chatham Grammar
Secondary · 1.2km away
Balfour Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Victory Academy a selective school?
No. The Victory Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Victory Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Victory Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Victory Academy?
The Victory Academy currently has 1,221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Victory Academy take?
The Victory Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Victory Academy?
The Victory Academy is in Chatham, ME4 5JB, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Victory Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Victory Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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