Schools in Chatham
Chatham has 32 schools: 22 primary and 10 secondary or all-through. 89% of the 28 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Fort Pitt Grammar School has the highest Attainment 8 score (63.0 in 2026). Among primary schools, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (77% in 2025).
- 33 schools
- 10 secondary
- 22 primary
Secondary Schools in Chatham
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Pitt Grammar School | Outstanding | 63.0 (2026) | +0.64 (2024) | 1,009 |
| 2 | Chatham Grammar | Good | 60.6 (2026) | +0.36 (2024) | 948 |
| 3 | Holcombe Grammar School | Good | 59.8 (2026) | +0.15 (2024) | 1,060 |
| 4 | The Victory Academy | Good | 38.9 (2026) | -0.36 (2024) | 1,213 |
| 5 | Waterfront UTC | Good | 31.5 (2026) | -0.90 (2024) | 381 |
| 6 | Greenacre School | Inadequate | 29.4 (2026) | – | 747 |
| 7 | Walderslade School | Inadequate | 29.2 (2026) | – | 697 |
| 8 | Bradfields Academy | Outstanding | – | – | 452 |
| 9 | INSPIRE Free Special School | Good | – | – | 98 |
| 10 | PGW Partnership of Greenacre and Walderslade | – | – | – | – |
Primary Schools in Chatham
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.