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Alchemy School
105 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT, Medway
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
73
Capacity
50
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
146%
Summary
With limited published data available, the school currently faces challenges in academic performance, reflected in a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 2.0 and a lack of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating their options, as there are no indicators of strong progress or notable achievements to highlight.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.0 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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% | No UK data |
| 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% | No UK data |
Location
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51.37932, 0.55065 · ME7 4LT
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN146736
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.alchemyschools.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Alchemy School rated by Ofsted?
Alchemy School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Alchemy School a good school?
Alchemy School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Alchemy School in GCSEs?
Alchemy School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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