Chatham Grammar
Chatham, ME5 7EH · Medway · Grammar school
Check the area around this school
5th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.8/10 against 842 of them, against 8.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 73.8 · 92 | 30% | 2.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.36 · 76 | 25% | 1.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 60.6 · 92 | 10% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chatham Grammar overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 61.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.36 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Combined Cadet Force.
Getting in
The published school roll is 948 pupils against a stated capacity of 976. 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 in developing skills beyond the core curriculum? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Chatham Grammar
Overview
Chatham Grammar continues to be a good school, providing a high-quality academic provision matched by an ambitious wider development programme. The environment is described as "calm and purposeful," with staff setting high expectations that help pupils achieve well and develop skills for modern life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well structured and organised" to ensure knowledge builds over time, with all pupils studying the English Baccalaureate suite.
- Staff use "detailed subject knowledge" and skilful questioning to deepen understanding, resulting in most pupils achieving well.
- Personal development is prioritised "exceptionally well," supported by a "rich and diverse" extra-curricular programme and effective pastoral care.
- Behaviour and attitudes are "excellent," with high attendance and a positive environment where learning is rarely interrupted.
- Leaders are "relentless in their desire to provide the absolute best education," ensuring staff feel valued and supported.
Areas to improve
- A minority of subjects are not delivered as intended, meaning pupils are not consistently learning as well as they could across the whole curriculum.
- Leaders should ensure all parts of the curriculum are delivered as intended so that pupils achieve consistently well across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.1 |
| 2024/25 | 61.8 |
| 2025/26 | 60.6 |
| 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 ME5 7EH, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT