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The Victory Academy
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.0 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,221
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student development. While the GCSE attainment score of 35.5 is above the national average and 67% of pupils progress to university, only 42% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Additionally, the school has a LocaleIQ score of 16.0, placing it in the lower tier compared to other institutions, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.5 | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 42% | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 22% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 27% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 42 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.5%
Black African15.0%
White Other14.2%
Mixed Other3.4%
Gypsy/Roma2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.36915, 0.53233 · ME4 5JB
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN136108
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Victory Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Victory Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is The Victory Academy a good school?
The Victory Academy scores 16.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Victory Academy in GCSEs?
The Victory Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.5. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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