Chatham Grammar
Chatham, Kent · ME5 7EH
AAB+ A-level
5.1%
9–7 GCSE
39.1%
Pupils
980
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Chatham Grammar is a girls' grammar school in Kent operating as an academy within the UKAT Trust. As a selective state-funded school, it offers free education to high-achieving pupils and maintains strong academic standards across a broad curriculum. The school emphasises British values, pastoral care, and enrichment opportunities alongside its traditional grammar school focus.
- →Free, selective grammar education with no tuition fees
- →Established academic reputation with structured progression through key stages
- →Strong pastoral system with house structure and focus on wellbeing
- →Comprehensive enrichment including Duke of Edinburgh, music, sport, and community service
Who thrives here
High-achieving girls who pass the 11+ entrance exam and thrive in a structured, academically focused environment with strong pastoral support. Pupils who engage with enrichment activities and value a traditional grammar school ethos benefit most.
Strengths at a glance
Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.
At a glance
Contact & visit
Rainham Road
Chatham, Kent
ME5 7EH
Nearest stations
Frequently asked questions
How much does Chatham Grammar cost?
Chatham Grammar 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 Grammar?
Chatham Grammar 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 Grammar's exam results?
At Chatham Grammar, 5.1% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 39.1% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Chatham Grammar a boarding school?
Chatham Grammar is a day school in Chatham and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and house system ethos
✓Selective entry ensures academically motivated peer group
✓Free education combined with rigorous academics
✓Comprehensive enrichment and co-curricular offer
✓Focus on student wellbeing and mental health support
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected; no external validation of current standards available
!Limited public information on exam results and university destinations
!Day-only provision requires significant parental transport coordination
!Potential pressure from selective entry and grammar school traditions