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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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