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INSPIRE Free Special School

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INSPIRE Free Special School

Churchill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0LB

Free schools special · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

2.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
2.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

2.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/242.746.4
2024/252.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.960.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.17
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Holcombe Grammar School
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About INSPIRE Free Special School

INSPIRE Free Special School is a secondary school in Chatham, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.9. The school has around 90 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Churchill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0LB | More schools in Medway

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for INSPIRE Free Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about INSPIRE Free Special School

What is INSPIRE Free Special School's Ofsted rating?
INSPIRE Free Special School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are INSPIRE Free Special School's latest exam results?
INSPIRE Free Special School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is INSPIRE Free Special School located?
INSPIRE Free Special School is a secondary school in Chatham, Medway (ME5 0LB).
How many pupils attend INSPIRE Free Special School?
INSPIRE Free Special School has around 90 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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