SchoolScoresFort Pitt Grammar School
Grammar school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
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Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, ME4 6TJ
01634 842359 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 4 October 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
147 pupils in this year group.
85% — 41 points above the Medway average, and 40 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 85% | 44% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 65.9 | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 6.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
118 pupils in this year group.
97% — 6 points above the Medway average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 76% | 54% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 17% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
104 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 27% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 62% | 47% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 38.1 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 296 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 27 | 11% | 22% | 20% |
| Psychology | 25 | 24% | 32% | 19% |
| Geography | 23 | 0% | 35% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 23 | 4% | 26% | 40% |
| Biology | 19 | 21% | 53% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 19 | 11% | 37% | 30% |
| Government and Politics | 19 | 0% | 37% | 26% |
| Religious Studies | 18 | 0% | 6% | 22% |
| Business Studies:Single | 17 | 0% | 18% | 16% |
| Economics | 16 | 0% | 25% | 26% |
| Film Studies | 16 | 13% | 31% | 17% |
| English Language and Literature | 15 | 0% | 7% | 16% |
| History | 12 | 0% | 17% | 23% |
| English Literature | 11 | 0% | 18% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 7 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Physics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 6 | 67% | 67% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 6 | 50% | 83% | 32% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 0% | 0% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Physical Education / Sports Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
101 students in this year group.
92% — 16 points above the Medway average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 76% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 26% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
111 students in this year group.
77% — 26 points above the Medway average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 77% | 51% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 19% | 11% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 76% | 77% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Medway. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 149 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 238 |
| Of those, offered a place | 135 (57%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,139 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a grammar school: places depend on passing an entrance test (the 11 plus), usually taken in September of Year 6.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9% | 27.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 2% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 12.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2% | 13.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 7.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Lower than 82% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3% | 21.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Lower than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7 | 23.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Lower than 92% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 7.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.30% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 89% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3 | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 85% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 21.7% | 15.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Rochester Independent College 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 26% A*/A at A level
- King's School, Rochester 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 25% A*/A at A level
- The Rochester Grammar School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 92% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 94% grade 5+ English and maths
- Holcombe Grammar School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 85% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Victory Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brompton Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Thomas Aveling School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Restore 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fort Pitt Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Fort Pitt Grammar School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 October 2022.
How did Fort Pitt Grammar School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 85% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 40 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Fort Pitt Grammar School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 238 families put Fort Pitt Grammar School as their first choice for 149 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 135 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136337.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.