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Chatham Grammar
Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.2 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
950
Capacity
976
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 7% nationally. A remarkable 93% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 76% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. Additionally, a high EBacc entry rate of 96% reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum, although further details on student progress and parent satisfaction would provide a more comprehensive view.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 61.8 | Top 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%. | 93% | Top 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%. | 76% | Top 7% 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%. | 96% | Top 6% 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%. | 61% | Top 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African37.7%
White British34.8%
White Other6.8%
Asian Indian4.6%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Other1.2%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.37372, 0.54827 · ME5 7EH
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN137389
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.chathamgrammar.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Chatham Grammar rated by Ofsted?
Chatham Grammar was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2018.
Is Chatham Grammar a good school?
Chatham Grammar scores 80.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Chatham Grammar in GCSEs?
Chatham Grammar achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.8. 93% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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