Holcombe Grammar School
URN: 136594 • Chatham ME4 6JB
Overview
- Name
- Holcombe Grammar School
- URN
- 136594
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Preston (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 03333602130
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holcombe, Chatham ME4 6JB
Summary
Holcombe Grammar School, located in Chatham, Medway, is a secondary academy converter for boys, currently accommodating 1,036 pupils with a capacity of 1,000. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, aiming to equip students with the academic and life skills necessary to thrive in the modern world. The ethos of the school is centered around Mastery, Endeavour, and Thinking, ensuring that all students are encouraged to develop their critical thinking and personal growth.
In September 2026, Holcombe Grammar School will expand its provisions to include co-educational opportunities, welcoming all young people. The school emphasizes high expectations for both staff and students, promoting a culture of excellence. Holcombe is also an Artsmark Silver School, integrating arts and creativity across its curriculum to enrich students' educational experiences.
The school actively engages with the community and offers various support systems to enhance student learning. Regular open days and morning tours provide prospective families with insights into the school's operations and values, reinforcing its commitment to transforming life chances for all students.
In September 2026, Holcombe Grammar School will expand its provisions to include co-educational opportunities, welcoming all young people. The school emphasizes high expectations for both staff and students, promoting a culture of excellence. Holcombe is also an Artsmark Silver School, integrating arts and creativity across its curriculum to enrich students' educational experiences.
The school actively engages with the community and offers various support systems to enhance student learning. Regular open days and morning tours provide prospective families with insights into the school's operations and values, reinforcing its commitment to transforming life chances for all students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Year 11 Information Evening Presentation March 2025 (sen)
- Year 10 Information Evening Presentation 2025 (sen)
- Seneca (sen)
- Sixth Form prospectus (download)
- Supplemental Funding Agreement (download)
- Reading List (download)
- Year 10 Information Evening Booklet 2025 (download)
- View our Year 7 Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fort Pitt Grammar School (70.2)
- Fort Pitt Grammar School (70.2)
- Chatham Grammar (65.8)
- The Victory Academy (50.8)
- Waterfront UTC (50.7)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 1036
- Boys
- 928
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- 12.90
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1036 | 928 | 108 | 1000 | 12.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1033 | 939 | 94 | 1000 | 11.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1057 | 944 | 113 | 1000 | 10.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1057 | 944 | 113 | 1000 | 10.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 946 | 864 | 82 | 1000 | 8.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 847 | 798 | 49 | 1000 | 6.50 |
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