Alchemy School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 105 Nelson Road Gillingham ME7 4LT |
| Phone | 01795521941 |
| Reference Number | 146736 |
Alchemy School is performing reasonably well, likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if its proposed material changes are implemented. The inspection highlighted the effectiveness of safeguarding systems and the commitment to the well-being and safety of pupils. The school has a robust framework for health and safety policies and has maintained high standards across its two operating sites, which cater to the specific needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, particularly those requiring alternative education due to social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 73 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 76.71%
Girls: 23.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Feb 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Feb 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 09 Jul 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Dec 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding systems are in place to ensure pupil safety.
- Robust health and safety policies demonstrate compliance with regulations.
- Well-maintained premises with flexible classroom sizes support small group learning.
- Strong emphasis on teaching students how to stay safe in the community.
- Comprehensive risk assessments support safe access to school provisions.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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