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Chatham Grammar Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Chatham Grammar is a academy converter secondary school in Chatham, Medway , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 950 pupils, and a capacity of 976 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

950

Pupils

976

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Chatham Grammar Catchment Area Information

Entry to Chatham Grammar is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Medway may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Chatham Grammar — School Information

Full address
Rainham Road, Chatham, ME5 7EH
Local authority
Medway
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
14.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137389

Other Secondary Schools in Chatham

If Chatham Grammar is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chatham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chatham Grammar

Is Chatham Grammar oversubscribed?

Chatham Grammar is operating close to its capacity of 976 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chatham Grammar?

Chatham Grammar is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Medway publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Chatham Grammar cover?

Chatham Grammar is a secondary school in Chatham, Medway, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chatham Grammar?

Chatham Grammar was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.