Chatham Grammar

URN: 137389 • Chatham ME5 7EH

Overview

Name
Chatham Grammar
URN
137389
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Wendy Walters (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01634851262
Website
Visit
Address
Rainham Road, Chatham ME5 7EH

Summary

Chatham Grammar is a selective girls' secondary academy located in Chatham, Medway, with a current enrolment of approximately 950 students and a capacity of 976. As part of the University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT), the school benefits from a strong partnership with the University of Kent, providing students with access to various resources, mentorship from university ambassadors, and enriching extracurricular opportunities.

The school aims to foster both academic and social development, with a curriculum designed to support student achievement. Chatham Grammar has recently received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in November 2023, highlighting several exceptional features within its educational framework.

Looking ahead, Chatham Grammar will transition to a co-educational model in September 2026, following approval from the Department for Education. This change aims to enhance the school's community and broaden its appeal, allowing for a more inclusive environment for all students. Parents are encouraged to attend open events to learn more about the school and its future developments.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
976
Pupils
950
Boys
30
Girls
920
FSM %
14.70
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 950 30 920 976 14.70
2024-09-11 980 17 963 976 12.60
2023-09-11 919 18 901 976 9.70
2022-09-11 919 18 901 976 9.70
2021-09-11 871 15 856 976 8.60
2020-09-11 804 9 795 976 6.00

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