“schools in Medway”

South Side Three Rd, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ

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 The school does not meet the requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. It does not publish the required detail about the curriculum and the different courses on offer for each year group. The school’s equality and diversity policy does not refer to all of the protected characteristics. Parents cannot access the school’s annual SEN information report.  The university technical college (UTC) opened in September 2015. In line with all UTCs it is much smaller than the average-sized secondary school. Medway UTC has space for 600 pupils.  Medway UTC is sponsored by the University of Greenwich and a range of employers, including BAM Construct UK, BAE Systems, Bouygues UK, Delphi Diesel Systems, The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board, Federation of Small Businesses, Kreston Reeves, Medway Council, Mid Kent College, Redrow Homes and the Royal School of Military Engineering.

Chattenden, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8LF · Part of Inspire Partnership Academy Trust

The leadership and management are good

least as good as that of their peers.  The primary sport funding is spent effectively on developing teachers’ confidence and expertise in aspects of physical education and on enhancing pupils’ competitive engagement in sports across Medway schools.  The school communicates effectively with parents and works with them well. For example, those attending the parents’ evening held during the inspection said that they were very pleased with the information they receive on their children’s progress. Most parents who responded to Parent View said that the school was led and managed well. Almost all said that they would recommend the school to others.  The school’s safeguarding arrangements are robust.  The governance of the school:  The governing body has a good grasp of the school’s performance in relation to other schools. Governors understand the school’s priorities and know how to challenge and support the leadership

Isle of Grain, Rochester, Kent, ME3 0BS

Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory, and 4 is inadequate

playground and councillors have started to lead the council meetings. However, opportunities for pupils to show how well they can organise themselves independently do not yet extend to lessons, as they are not given the chance to organise resources for themselves. Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness is satisfactory. Pupils show respect during times of worship and enjoy taking part in discussions. For example, in one assembly they enjoyed sharing their thoughts about the meaning of Christmas. Pupils are developing a greater awareness of cultural diversity through a recent project linking them with other Medway schools and Brazil. Pupils know how to stay healthy but there are limited opportunities for them to take exercise outside physical education lessons.

Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN

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MidKent College is a large general further education college based in Kent. It has three sites at Medway, Maidstone and the recently opened Medway School of Art in Chatham.

Kent, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG

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 Ripplevale School Rochester is an independent special school that caters for pupils with autism spectrum disorder located in Medway. The school currently admits pupils from Medway and Kent local authorities predominantly.  The school operates from two sites. The ‘school’ site caters for pupils in key stages 1 to 4. This site is located at 9-13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG. The ‘college’ site caters predominantly for students in the sixth form, and those aged 18 to 25. This site is located at 41 New Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DX.  All pupils attending the school have an EHC plan. Many pupils also have additional special educational needs and/or disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and speech, language and communication difficulties.  There have been changes in leadership staffing since the previous inspection. The headteacher took up their post in September 2023.

Skinner Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LG · Part of Oasis Community Learning

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

 Leaders have fostered an inclusive environment with equality of opportunity at the heart of the school’s ethos and values. The needs of the community in which they serve underpin the work of the school and leaders contribute to pupils’ safety and well-being across Medway. For instance, school leaders are running a summer camp for pupils in Medway who are at risk of permanent exclusion when they start secondary school. The local authority values the relationship they have with the school because leaders are outward looking and make a difference to the lives of pupils in Medway.  The governance of the school Those responsible for governance share leaders’ vision for the future of the school and make a strong contribution to strategic leadership. The interim executive committee discharge their statutory duties well, including those relating to safeguarding. They are well-informed and knowledgeable about the strengths of the school and what

Isle of Grain, Rochester, Kent, ME3 0BS · Part of Medway Anglican Schools Trust

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 This school joined the Medway Anglican Schools Trust (MAST) in January 2019.  The school is part of the Diocese of Rochester. The school was rated good in its most recent section 48 inspection, in October 2019.  The school currently uses no alternative provision.  The school offers a breakfast club on site, led by school staff.

Rainham, Marshall Road, Rainham, ME8 0AJ

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with the number of pupils per class ranging between seven and sixteen. The school aims to give pupils a sound education and to enable them to gain entry to grammar schools in Medway or Kent. The school was last inspected in 2007.

Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE · Part of Medway Anglican Schools Trust

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The headteacher of this school is Lenny Williams. This school is part of Medway Anglican Schools Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the chief executive officer, Hilary Sanders, and overseen by a board of trustees, chaired by Gill Mond.

Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JY · Part of Medway Anglican Schools Trust

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The executive headteacher of this school is Joanne Strachan. This school is part of Medway Anglican Schools Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the chief executive officer, Hilary Sanders, and overseen by a board of trustees, chaired by Gill Mond. There are also two heads of school, Nicola Milton and Katie Forghani-Ashrafi, who are responsible for this school and one other.

Rainham, Marshall Road, Rainham, ME8 0AJ

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a rural location in a former farmhouse with additional outbuildings. There are eight classes and currently 89 pupils are on roll. All pupils have a form teacher who takes them for registration. For the rest of the day, pupils are taught by specialist teachers in English, mathematics, science, physical education, religious education, music, art, information technology, French and personal, health and social education.  The school is non-selective. It aims to create a friendly, nurturing environment. It aims to treat each child as an individual who receives a sound education, to enable them to gain entry to grammar schools in Medway or Kent.  The school operates minibuses in the mornings and evenings. They are used to collect pupils from near their home and take them to first the infant school and then the junior school. Those parents who do collect their children from school primarily collect them from the infant school site.

Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JY · Part of Medway Anglican Schools Trust

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 The school is part of Medway Anglican Schools Trust.  The most recent section 48 inspection took place in March 2019.  There have been changes to the senior leadership team since the last inspection. The executive headteacher and two heads of school have been in post since September 2023. There have been significant changes to staff since the previous inspection.  The school has off-site nursery provision for two- and three-year-old children at the Children and Family Hub, Magpie Hall Road ME4 4AZ.  The school does not currently use any alternative provision.

4 New Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6RH · Part of Medway Anglican Schools Trust

Overall effectiveness Good

The co-headteachers of this school are Katie Forghani and Nicola Milton. This school is part of Medway Anglican Schools Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the chief executive officer, Hilary Sanders, and overseen by a board of trustees, chaired by Gill Mond. There is an executive headteacher, Joanne Strachan, who is responsible for this school and one other. 12 and 13 March 2024

Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE · Part of Medway Anglican Schools Trust

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 The headteacher started at the school in April 2021  The school is part of the Medway Anglican Schools Trust  The school is a Church of England school in the Diocese of Rochester. Its most recent section 48 inspection was in November 2019.  The school does not currently use any alternative provision.

105 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT

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 Alchemy School now operates across two sites following the closure of its former premises at 72 Station Road, Teynham, Kent, ME9 9SN. The current sites are located at 43 High Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 4AW and 105 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT.  Currently, the school has a registered capacity of 100 pupils, with 91 pupils currently enrolled. Of these, 68 pupils attend one of the school’s sites on a full-time basis, while 23 attend part time or participate in the school’s outreach programmes. These part- time pupils are on dual-registration agreements with their local authority secondary schools in Medway and Kent. However, the school’s available sites can only accommodate up to 50 full-time pupils.  The school caters for pupils in need of alternative education programmes. All pupils attending the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The primary area of need for most pupils is social, emotional and mental health. Most pupils

Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9HH · Part of Leigh Academies Trust

Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding

better, taking prompt and appropriate actions to address relative weaknesses. As a result, staff at all levels are held successfully to account for the difference their work makes to pupils. Consequently, standards are rising.  Leaders invest in helpful training that notably strengthens the quality of teaching and leadership. They consider staff workload thoughtfully in this regard, to ensure that changes to teachers’ practice are sustainable and have the greatest possible impact on pupils’ achievements.  Close and effective working relationships with colleagues from across the Williamson Trust contribute very well to the ongoing evolution of all three phases of the school. Newly qualified teachers are supported well to develop their craft, including through their work with lead practitioners in school and via the affiliated Medway Teaching School Alliance. Consequently, a shared understanding of the characteristics of

Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UJ

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 The City of Rochester School is located in a suburban area in Medway. The school was previously called Magic Arc School. The proprietor registered the name change with the Department for Education in September 2019.  The school is governed by a board of trustees.  The school’s last standard inspection took place in November 2018, when the overall effectiveness of the school was judged to be inadequate and a number of independent school standards were found to be unmet.  The City of Rochester School provides education for boys and girls who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Some pupils also have additional learning and behavioural difficulties. All pupils have an education, health and care plan.  Pupils join the school at different times during the school year and at different ages. Their length of stay in the school varies according to their individual needs.  The school is registered to admit a maximum of 60 pupils in the age range five to 18.

Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB · Part of Fortis Trust

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and includes the early years, is for pupils whose primary need is autism. The yellow zone is for key stage 3 classes, the red zone is for key stage 4 classes and the green zone is for Years 12 to 14.  The school uses alternative vocational courses off-site at Mid-Kent College and Hadlow College at different times during the week for key stage 4 pupils and post-16 students.  All pupils have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. Most pupils are referred to the school by Medway Council, but some are referred from neighbouring authorities.  The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website.  The school complies with Department for Education guidance on what academies should publish.

Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW · Part of Beyond Schools Trust

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The school has specialist status for technology. It became a Training School in 2006 and is a Mentor School for the Specialist Trust. As part of the Kent and Medway school-centred initial teacher training programme (SCITT), it trains over 20 teachers each year. It leads in training and promotion for the Arts Council and runs management courses accredited by Greenwich University. Its awards include Artsmark Gold, Sportsmark School and the ICT Mark. Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory, and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NX · Part of The Griffin Schools Trust

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 The school meets the government’s floor standards, which set the minimum standards for pupils’ attainment and progress.  The school uses Medway Autism Group and Information Centre (MAGIC), an independent Medway-based charitable organisation, registration no. 8045437, for alternative provision, which caters for a very small number of the school’s pupils from time to time.