INSPIRE Free Special School
URN: 141005 • Chatham ME5 0LB
Overview
- Name
- INSPIRE Free Special School
- URN
- 141005
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- PARALLEL LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martyn O'Donnell (since 2020) , Head of School
- Previous head
- Mark Burgiss, Head of School
- Telephone
- 01634827372
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Churchill Avenue, Chatham ME5 0LB
Summary
Inspire Free Special School, located in Chatham, Medway, is dedicated to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a current enrollment of 90 pupils and a capacity of 100, the school provides a tailored educational experience for each child, all of whom have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The staff prioritise individualised learning, aiming to foster academic, social, and emotional growth.
The curriculum at Inspire Academy is designed to be flexible and comprehensive, ensuring that quality education is maintained even during remote learning. The school emphasises the importance of building positive relationships and encourages pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour. Through clear expectations and support, students are guided to develop resilience and adaptability, preparing them for future challenges.
Inspire Academy values collaboration with parents and carers, recognising their essential role in each child's education. By working closely with families and external agencies, the school strives to create a supportive community that empowers pupils to make positive choices and achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Inspire Academy is designed to be flexible and comprehensive, ensuring that quality education is maintained even during remote learning. The school emphasises the importance of building positive relationships and encourages pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour. Through clear expectations and support, students are guided to develop resilience and adaptability, preparing them for future challenges.
Inspire Academy values collaboration with parents and carers, recognising their essential role in each child's education. By working closely with families and external agencies, the school strives to create a supportive community that empowers pupils to make positive choices and achieve their full potential.
Useful links
- Read more (governance)
- Central Trust Governance (governance)
- Local Governance (governance)
- Governance Vacancies (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Contact Us (other)
- Admissions Arrangements (other)
- Documents and Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Rowans (65.4)
- Bradfields Academy (64.5)
- The Rowans (58.8)
- Blue Skies School (48.2)
- Assessment and Tuition Service (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PARALLEL LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 90
- Boys
- 76
- Girls
- 14
- FSM %
- 63.30
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 90 | 76 | 14 | 100 | 63.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 68 | 62 | 6 | 80 | 54.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 54 | 50 | 4 | 80 | 77.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 54 | 50 | 4 | 80 | 77.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 46 | 44 | 2 | 80 | 73.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 49 | 46 | 3 | 80 | 77.60 |
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