The Victory Academy
Chatham, ME4 5JB · Medway · secondary school
Check the area around this school
13th of 19 secondary schools in Medway we can score, 20 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.6/10 against 449 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 25.1 · 8 | 30% | 0.24 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.36 · 23 | 25% | 0.58 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.9 · 15 | 10% | 0.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Victory Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. In 2024/25, 22.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.36 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,213 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about The Victory Academy
Overview
The Victory Academy is described as a “welcoming and caring school” where staff-pupil relationships are strong and pupils feel supported. Leaders have established high standards for learning and behaviour, resulting in a curriculum that is ambitious and logically sequenced for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Staff “strongly promote the well-being of their pupils,” creating an environment where students “celebrate and respect difference.”
- The curriculum is “logically sequenced” with key knowledge regularly revisited to ensure it is “lodged in pupils’ memory.”
- Teachers use clear explanations and questions that “make pupils think deeply,” helping to address gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs, building an “accurate picture of each pupil’s needs.”
- Safeguarding is “well led” by an “experienced and skilled safeguarding team” with strong relationships with outside agencies.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum implementation and behaviour management are “not consistent across all subjects,” leading to knowledge gaps for some pupils.
- Staff lack “specialist training to help the weakest readers,” and interventions are not always matched precisely to pupils’ needs.
- Leaders do not always communicate clearly about actions taken to address bullying, leaving some pupils unsure if incidents are being resolved.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are vigilant and dutifully report concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.0 |
| 2024/25 | 35.5 |
| 2025/26 | 38.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of ME4 5JB, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT