The Victory Academy
URN: 136108 • Chatham ME4 5JB
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Oliver Owen (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 03333602140
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Magpie Hall Road, Chatham ME4 5JB
Summary
The Victory Academy, located in Chatham, Medway, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,221 students, out of a capacity of 1,500. As part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, the school is dedicated to transforming the life chances of its students through a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The academy promotes high aspirations and personal achievement, underpinned by its core values of Respect, Pride, and Belief.
Recognised as an Artsmark Platinum school, The Victory Academy places a strong emphasis on creativity and cultural opportunities for all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school actively participates in local cultural initiatives and has established partnerships with community organisations, including a Sea Cadet unit linked to its naval heritage.
The curriculum at The Victory Academy is designed to provide a high-quality cognitive education, supported by its accreditation as a Thinking School. The academy prioritises the well-being and safety of its students, offering various support services to ensure a positive and secure learning experience.
Recognised as an Artsmark Platinum school, The Victory Academy places a strong emphasis on creativity and cultural opportunities for all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school actively participates in local cultural initiatives and has established partnerships with community organisations, including a Sea Cadet unit linked to its naval heritage.
The curriculum at The Victory Academy is designed to provide a high-quality cognitive education, supported by its accreditation as a Thinking School. The academy prioritises the well-being and safety of its students, offering various support services to ensure a positive and secure learning experience.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Supplemental Funding Agreement (download)
- View our Year 7 Prospectus (download)
- Our School (other)
- The Victory Academy Spring NewsletterWe are delighted to share our Spring 2025 newsletter. It features updates from terms 3 and 4 and a message from our Headteacher.Read More (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Report It (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1221
- Boys
- 575
- Girls
- 646
- FSM %
- 43.50
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 1221 | 575 | 646 | 1500 | 43.50 |
2024-09-11 | 1192 | 581 | 611 | 1500 | 41.20 |
2023-09-11 | 1165 | 604 | 561 | 1500 | 36.10 |
2022-09-11 | 1165 | 604 | 561 | 1500 | 36.10 |
2021-09-11 | 1097 | 555 | 542 | 1500 | 30.80 |
2020-09-11 | 950 | 482 | 468 | 1500 | 27.00 |
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