Waterfront UTC
URN: 146648 • Chatham ME4 4FQ
Overview
- Name
- Waterfront UTC
- URN
- 146648
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fiona McLean (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01634505800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- South Side Three Road, Chatham ME4 4FQ
Summary
Waterfront UTC, located in Chatham, Medway, is a mixed secondary school catering to students aged 13-19. As a University Technical College (UTC), it focuses on providing a curriculum tailored to the Engineering and Construction sectors, integrating technical, practical, and academic learning. Students can study subjects such as Engineering, Construction, Business Studies, Computer Science, and Design Technology, alongside core subjects like Maths and English.
The school prides itself on fostering a professional environment where students are treated as young adults, adhering to a professional dress code and engaging in employability programmes. Waterfront UTC has a strong commitment to academic excellence, with a track record of improving exam outcomes and ensuring that 100% of students progress to their chosen destinations after Year 11 or 13.
Situated in a purpose-built facility within the Chatham Waters redevelopment area, Waterfront UTC collaborates with local employers and the University of Greenwich to enhance its curriculum. The school welcomes students from various locations, including Whitstable and Maidstone, and offers opportunities for prospective students to experience its unique educational approach.
The school prides itself on fostering a professional environment where students are treated as young adults, adhering to a professional dress code and engaging in employability programmes. Waterfront UTC has a strong commitment to academic excellence, with a track record of improving exam outcomes and ensuring that 100% of students progress to their chosen destinations after Year 11 or 13.
Situated in a purpose-built facility within the Chatham Waters redevelopment area, Waterfront UTC collaborates with local employers and the University of Greenwich to enhance its curriculum. The school welcomes students from various locations, including Whitstable and Maidstone, and offers opportunities for prospective students to experience its unique educational approach.
Useful links
- @AvisonYoung (other)
- @medway_council (other)
- @PeelWaters (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Arbor (other)
- https://t.co/gGOmcY0A4q (other)
- 24/07/12 14:37:4612 Jul 2024 (other)
- 24/07/12 14:45:4912 Jul 2024 (other)
- Vacancies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fort Pitt Grammar School (70.2)
- Fort Pitt Grammar School (70.2)
- Holcombe Grammar School (67.1)
- Chatham Grammar (65.8)
- The Victory Academy (50.8)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 250
- Pupils
- 362
- Boys
- 267
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 34.80
- Open date
- 2019-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 362 | 267 | 95 | 250 | 34.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 340 | 246 | 94 | 250 | 30.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 249 | 191 | 58 | 250 | 30.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 249 | 191 | 58 | 250 | 30.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | 163 | 47 | 375 | 30.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 198 | 153 | 45 | 375 | 26.50 |
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