Maritime Academy
URN: 149075 • Rochester
Overview
- Name
- Maritime Academy
- URN
- 149075
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matt Evans (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 03333602150
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chalk Lane, Rochester
Summary
Maritime Academy, located in Rochester, Medway, is a mixed secondary free school with a current enrolment of 562 students and a capacity of 1,150. The school aims to provide a modern learning environment grounded in traditional values, fostering confidence, respect, and responsibility among its students. The ethos of the academy is encapsulated in its motto, "Making Excellence a Habit," which encourages students to strive for academic success and personal growth.
The curriculum at Maritime Academy is designed to develop critical thinking and lifelong learning skills. The school is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, which emphasizes transforming life chances for all students through innovative teaching methods and a supportive community. Recent accolades include a 'Good' rating from Ofsted and the prestigious Thinking School Accreditation.
Maritime Academy is also committed to environmental sustainability, having achieved the Eco Schools Green Flag. The school actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement, recognizing the importance of a supportive network in helping students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Maritime Academy is designed to develop critical thinking and lifelong learning skills. The school is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, which emphasizes transforming life chances for all students through innovative teaching methods and a supportive community. Recent accolades include a 'Good' rating from Ofsted and the prestigious Thinking School Accreditation.
Maritime Academy is also committed to environmental sustainability, having achieved the Eco Schools Green Flag. The school actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement, recognizing the importance of a supportive network in helping students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- Explore our prospectus (download)
- Here (download)
- Supplemental Funding Agreement (download)
- Our School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Terms and Conditions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 562
- Boys
- 295
- Girls
- 267
- FSM %
- 29.90
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 562 | 295 | 267 | 1150 | 29.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 345 | 178 | 167 | 1150 | 29.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1150 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1150 |
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