Fort Pitt Grammar School
Chatham, Kent, South East · ME4 6TJ
A selective girls' grammar in Chatham, Fort Pitt carries an Ofsted judgement of Outstanding across every category inspected, from quality of education to its sixth form. With 987 girls against a capacity of 1,027, the school is comfortably full but not stretched, and its intake reflects a varied community, with around 15 per cent speaking English as an additional language. Entry at 11 is through the Medway Test, making this a school for academically able girls who thrive in a focused environment.
987
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
150
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 987
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.1
- Location
- Chatham, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.fortpitt.medway.sch.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
65.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
85%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 65.9 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 85 per cent of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against 47 per cent nationally. Ofsted rated quality of education Outstanding, and the sixth form earned the same judgement. For families seeking strong academic outcomes alongside genuine breadth, the figures speak plainly.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 2.74%
- EHC plans
- 0%
- English as additional language
- 15.2%
- Free school meals
- 14.3%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 4 October 2022
The last word
An Outstanding grammar with results to match, Fort Pitt rewards girls who are ready for the demands of selective entry through the Medway Test.
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Fort Pitt Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Pitt Grammar School located?
Fort Pitt Grammar School is located at Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, ME4 6TJ.
What type of school is Fort Pitt Grammar School?
Fort Pitt Grammar School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Fort Pitt Grammar School test in the 11+?
Fort Pitt Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Fort Pitt Grammar School use for the 11+?
Fort Pitt Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
How do I apply to Fort Pitt Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Fort Pitt Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Fort Pitt Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Fort Pitt Grammar School belong to?
Fort Pitt Grammar School is part of the Medway Test consortium.
How many places does Fort Pitt Grammar School offer?
Fort Pitt Grammar School has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend Fort Pitt Grammar School?
Fort Pitt Grammar School has approximately 987 pupils on roll.
What is Fort Pitt Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Fort Pitt Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 4 October 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.