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Chatham Grammar

Secondary

Chatham Grammar

Rainham Road, Chatham, ME5 7EH

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
950
Ages
11-18
FSM
14.7%
Attainment 8
61.7
Ofsted
Good
May 2018

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.

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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 measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
61.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
42.9%
Basics 9-5
75.5%

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
96.0%
EBacc APS
5.86
EBacc 9-5
43.7%
EBacc 9-4
60.9%
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 measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.60
A*-A Grades
8.0%
A*-B Grades
31.4%
AAB+ %
5.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 98 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Chatham Grammar

Chatham Grammar is a secondary school in Chatham, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 61.7. The school has around 950 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rainham Road, Chatham, ME5 7EH | More schools in Medway

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good
  2. May 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Chatham Grammar

What is Chatham Grammar's Ofsted rating?
Chatham Grammar received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Chatham Grammar's latest exam results?
Chatham Grammar: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 61.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Chatham Grammar located?
Chatham Grammar is a secondary school in Chatham, Medway (ME5 7EH).
How many pupils attend Chatham Grammar?
Chatham Grammar has around 950 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Chatham Grammar with other schools?
View Chatham Grammar'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.