SchoolScoresGreenacre School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Boys only · Sixth form
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157 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 0LP
01634 861593 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 21 March 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Serious weaknesses.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Sixth form | Requires improvement |
| 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
167 pupils in this year group.
17% — 27 points below the Medway average, and 28 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17% | 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. | 29.8 | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.5 | 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.
165 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 138046), before it changed to its current form.
92% — about the same as the Medway average, and about the same as 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. | 92% | 93% | 93% |
| School sixth form | 48% | 54% | 36% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 35% | 29% | 35% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2023/24 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
10 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 9% | 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. | 19.2 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
3 subjects, 11 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 8 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Sociology, English Literature.
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.
68 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 138046), before it changed to its current form.
68% — 8 points below the Medway average, and 12 points below 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. | 68% | 76% | 80% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 51% | 34% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2023/24 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.
50 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 138046), before it changed to its current form.
30% — 27 points below the Medway average, and 36 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 30% | 57% | 66% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 0% | 16% | 24% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2023/24 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 128 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 86 |
| Of those, offered a place | 86 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 159 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.7
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.9% | 27.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1% | 12.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 13.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 7.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Lower than 5% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 38.6% | 21.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Lower than 2% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 106.9 | 23.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Lower than 1% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 26.6% | 7.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded12 pupils | 1.39% | 0.30% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 1% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 1% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8 | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chatham. Higher than 81% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2% | 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
- Walderslade School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 11% grade 5+ English and maths
- Holcombe Grammar School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 85% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Victory Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Thomas Aveling School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Restore 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 94% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Rochester Grammar School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 92% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chatham Grammar 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 76% grade 5+ English and maths
- St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fort Pitt Grammar School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 85% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Greenacre School's Ofsted rating?
Greenacre School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 March 2023.
How did Greenacre School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 17% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 28 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Greenacre School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 86 families put Greenacre School as their first choice for 128 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 86 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 150870.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2023/24, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2023/24, Going on to university 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.