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Chatham Grammar
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- Medway ME5 7EH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Standards are rising across the school in many subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to learn and relationships between staff and pupils promote learning well.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders helped teachers to strengthen their practice.
Current Educational Practices: A bespoke programme of coaching alongside whole-staff training is leading to higher achievement.
Strengths and Challenges: Some inconsistencies in teaching, and not all pupils are supported or challenged enough.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can report concerns easily; involvement varies.
Communication: Mixed responses from parents due to high turnover of staff.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents are unhappy about the turbulence.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders' efficient monitoring results in rapid response to concerns about pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Decisive action taken to tackle declining standards.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding systems are very well organized.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is good.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities organized by The University of Kent.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School provides an engaging curriculum with emphasis on STEM subjects.
Outdoor Facilities: Increasing participation in clubs and teams.
Career Counselling Services: Mixed responses regarding careers advice. Some students need more information.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Plans to broaden the courses offered are under way.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Additional funding spent effectively to improve progress of pupils with SEN.
Subjects Offered: Greater emphasis on STEM subjects; new post-16 provision will offer a range of level 3 qualifications.
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Chatham Grammar is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East.
It has 980 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 79% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 79% | 48% | 16% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.50% | - | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 29.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 40.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 99% | 25.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 12.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 18.62% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.51 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.35% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 86.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 21.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 85% | 49.5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.3% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 31.54% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 43.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 23.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 48% | 14.73% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 18.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.99 | 2.79 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 95.3% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 84 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 91.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 25.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 49.9% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 9 | 31.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 44.92% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 27.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% 9 | 13.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% 3 | 18.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.65 | 2.85 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.11% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 85.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 23.26% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 85% | 47.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.42% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.42% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.89% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 5 | 32.13% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 45.65% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 65% | 28.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% 1 | 12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% 17 | 17.78% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.86 | 2.96 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 84.53% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 141 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 75.47% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 20% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 83% | 50.47% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 31.91% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 44.35% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 27.78% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 17.48% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 19.13% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 84.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 52.37% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 22.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 50.11% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.79% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.47% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.13 | 23.48 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.82 | 22.21 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.50% | 5.65% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 70 | 170 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 53.17% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.17% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 24.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.17% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.8 | 26.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.43 | 26.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.3% | 5.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 63 | 204 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 56.28% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 19.28% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 12.94% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.10 5 | 25.79 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.52 7 | 25.76 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 6.05% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 74 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 53.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 23.88% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 10.24% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.83 | 27.64 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.63 2 | 27.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 6.98% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 31.53% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.76% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 19.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.59% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.34 | 26.95 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.57 | 28.61 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.4% | 6.43% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 36.47% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.71% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 23.35% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.12% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chatham Grammar
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
