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
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.
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.
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- Admissions Arrangements (other)
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- In Year Casual Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fort Pitt Grammar School (70.2)
- Fort Pitt Grammar School (70.2)
- Holcombe Grammar School (67.1)
- 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 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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