Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Ramsgate, Kent · CT11 7PS
AAB+ A-level
16%
9–7 GCSE
43.2%
Pupils
1,427
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is a large, coeducational grammar school in Ramsgate serving over 1,400 pupils from age 11 through the sixth form. Founded with a strong academic tradition, it operates a house system and emphasises breadth across arts, sciences, and humanities. The school combines selective entry with a mission centred on striving for excellence and pastoral care within a structured, traditional grammar framework.
- →Grammar school entry ensuring academically selective cohort
- →Strong pastoral structure via established house system with named houses (Knight, Mann, Rothschild, Thomas)
- →Broad curriculum including vocational pathways (Travel & Tourism, Health & Social Care) alongside traditional GCSEs and A-levels
- →Sixth form with diverse course offer and university progression support
Who thrives here
Pupils who have passed the 11+ or who seek entry at 13 or 16; students who thrive in structured, traditional school environments with clear pastoral hierarchies and competitive academic expectations. Works well for those with broad academic interests rather than specialist seekers.
Strengths at a glance
Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.
At a glance
Contact & visit
Chatham Street
Ramsgate, Kent
CT11 7PS
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School cost?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School's exam results?
At Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School, 16% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 43.2% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School a boarding school?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is a day school in Ramsgate and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Traditional grammar school structure appeals to parents seeking selective, academic environment
✓Active house system and pastoral care infrastructure
✓Broad curriculum including vocational and academic pathways
✓Engaged chaplaincy and community values
✓Support structures for key exam periods
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted—no external validation of quality or safeguarding currently available
!Large school (1,427 pupils) may limit individualised attention for some learners
!Limited publicly available information on scholarship, bursary, or SEND provision specifics