Waterfront UTC Catchment Area
Waterfront UTC is a university technical college secondary school in Chatham, Medway , serving pupils aged 14–19, with 362 pupils, and a capacity of 250 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
14–19
Age range
362
Pupils
250
Capacity
145%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Waterfront UTC Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Waterfront UTC are allocated by Medway using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Medway catchment area documents →Waterfront UTC — School Information
- Full address
- South Side Three Road, Chatham, ME4 4FQ
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 14–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 34.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146648
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If Waterfront UTC is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chatham are the next closest alternatives.
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Holcombe Grammar School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Waterfront UTC
Is Waterfront UTC oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Waterfront UTC currently has 362 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 250 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Waterfront UTC? ▾
Admission to Waterfront UTC is managed by Medway. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Waterfront UTC cover? ▾
Waterfront UTC is a secondary school in Chatham, Medway, serving pupils aged 14–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Waterfront UTC? ▾
Waterfront UTC was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.