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Waterfront UTC
South Side Three Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.0 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
362
Capacity
250
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
145%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, particularly in practical and technical subjects. While the GCSE attainment scores are lower than the national average, with only 37% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school offers a unique environment focused on vocational training. However, parents may want to consider the limited university progression rates, with only 29% of students moving on to higher education.
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Last inspected: 10 January 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. | 30.0 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 29% | Below 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 24 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.7%
Black African7.5%
White Other5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other1.7%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.39746, 0.54847 · ME4 4FQ
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN146648
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.waterfront-that.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterfront UTC rated by Ofsted?
Waterfront UTC was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Waterfront UTC a good school?
Waterfront UTC scores 11.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Waterfront UTC in GCSEs?
Waterfront UTC achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.0. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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