Chatham Grammar
Chatham, Kent, South East · ME5 7EH
A selective girls' grammar in Chatham, Chatham Grammar combines strong academic outcomes with a notably diverse intake. Around 950 pupils are on roll, close to its capacity of 976, so places are in genuine demand. Roughly one in five pupils speaks English as an additional language and nearly 15% are eligible for free school meals, pointing to a school that draws from across its Medway community. Entry is at age 11 only.
950
Pupils
150
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 950
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.7
- Location
- Chatham, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.chathamgrammar.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Medway Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 150
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Application deadlineNext
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
61.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
76%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 61.8, compared with a national figure of 46.9, and 76% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 18.7, this is a school that turns selective entry into consistently high achievement.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.37%
- EHC plans
- 0.11%
- English as additional language
- 21.1%
- Free school meals
- 14.7%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A high-performing girls' grammar where competitive entry and a broad, mixed intake go hand in hand.
The Passmate verdict
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Chatham Grammar 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Chatham Grammar located?
Chatham Grammar is located at Rainham Road, Chatham, ME5 7EH.
What type of school is Chatham Grammar?
Chatham Grammar is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Chatham Grammar test in the 11+?
Chatham Grammar tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Chatham Grammar use for the 11+?
Chatham Grammar's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
How do I apply to Chatham Grammar?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Chatham Grammar 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Chatham Grammar releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Chatham Grammar belong to?
Chatham Grammar is part of the Medway Test consortium.
How many places does Chatham Grammar offer?
Chatham Grammar has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend Chatham Grammar?
Chatham Grammar has approximately 950 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.