The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (145% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.0
13.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
21.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.42
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
9%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 54 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Fiona McLean
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
South Side Three Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurnt Oak Primary School
Primary · 529m away
MidKent College
16 plus · 646m away
Rivermead School
Special school · 914m away
Oasis Academy Skinner Street
Primary · 986m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Barnsole Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The GFC School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Waterfront UTC a selective school?
No. Waterfront UTC is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Waterfront UTC's Ofsted rating?
Waterfront UTC was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waterfront UTC?
Waterfront UTC currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waterfront UTC take?
Waterfront UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Waterfront UTC?
Waterfront UTC is in Chatham, ME4 4FQ, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waterfront UTC have a sixth form?
Yes, Waterfront UTC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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