Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Ramsgate, Kent, South East · CT11 7PS
A large mixed grammar in Ramsgate, Chatham & Clarendon draws on the Kent Test for entry and educates around 1,388 pupils, with room for more against a capacity of 1,600. Selection at 11 is via GL Assessment papers in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with 180 places available each year. Ofsted judged every assessed area, from quality of education to the sixth form, as Good. With 15.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 10.6% speaking English as an additional language, it serves a broader intake than its selective status might suggest.
1,388
Pupils
Not judged
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,388
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.8
- Location
- Ramsgate, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.ccgrammarschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closesNext
1 July 2026
Exam date
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
64
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
85%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 64 compares with a national figure of 46.9, and 85% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 16.8 is typical for a school of this scale. Ofsted rated both quality of education and sixth form provision as Good.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 8.5%
- EHC plans
- 0.43%
- English as additional language
- 10.6%
- Free school meals
- 15.2%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 24 September 2025
The last word
A sizeable, consistently strong Kent grammar where high academic outcomes meet a genuinely mixed intake.
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Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School located?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is located at Chatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS.
What type of school is Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School test in the 11+?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School use for the 11+?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 June 2026, registration closes on 1 July 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School belong to?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School offer?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School has approximately 1,388 pupils on roll.
What is Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School was rated "Not judged" by Ofsted at its inspection on 24 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.