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Fort Pitt Grammar School

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Fort Pitt Grammar School

Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, ME4 6TJ

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Girls
Pupils
987
Ages
11-18
FSM
14.3%
Attainment 8
65.9
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Register for the Medway Test with Medway Council. Children sit the test in September of Year 6.

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
65.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
48.4%
Basics 9-5
85.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
98.0%
EBacc APS
6.39
EBacc 9-5
62.6%
EBacc 9-4
85.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
38.06
A*-A Grades
26.7%
A*-B Grades
61.8%
AAB+ %
11.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 107 students entered

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About Fort Pitt Grammar School

Fort Pitt Grammar School is a secondary school in Chatham, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.9. The school has around 987 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, ME4 6TJ | More schools in Medway

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fort Pitt Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022Outstanding
  2. Mar 2009Outstanding (predecessor: Fort Pitt Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Fort Pitt Grammar School

What is Fort Pitt Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Fort Pitt Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Fort Pitt Grammar School's latest exam results?
Fort Pitt Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Fort Pitt Grammar School located?
Fort Pitt Grammar School is a secondary school in Chatham, Medway (ME4 6TJ).
How many pupils attend Fort Pitt Grammar School?
Fort Pitt Grammar School has around 987 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Fort Pitt Grammar School with other schools?
View Fort Pitt Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Medway.