At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Girls Only
Places per year: 150
Introduction
Chatham Grammar is a selective school for girls in Chatham, Kent, and is sponsored by the University of Kent. Chatham Grammar states that their high quality teaching will instil high quality learning with their pupils, that this encourages confidence and interest in learning, and will lead to a more successful life.
In 2019 Ofsted inspected Chatham Grammar and found that the school was “Good”. This “Good” standard was given to every key aspect except the Sixth Form program which was stated as “Requires Improvement”. In 2019 Ofsted noted that Chatham Grammar was improving, with students behaviour being good, however they noted that teaching is not equally good amongst all students.
In 2019 Chatham Grammar achieved a progress 8 score of 0.52, which is “Well above average”. 77% of the students at Chatham Grammar entered into the EBacc. The average EBacc point score for Chatham Grammar was 5.65, compared to the local average of 4.05. Of the GCSE students at Chatham Grammar 82% achieved a 5+ in Maths and English, compared to the local average of 44%. The Attainment 8 score for Chatham Grammar was 60, the local average was 46.6.
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Chatham Grammar’s Key Information
Key information related to Chatham Grammar such as parking and school capacity.
School Address
Full Address:
Chatham Grammar, Rainham Road, Chatham, ME5 7EHChatham
Kent
ME5 7EH
Contact Information
Parking in the school
There is limited parking within the school but there is on-street parking nearby.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Luton Road Shoppers Car Park, Chatham, ME4 5AA, 0.9 miles from the school.
- Car Park: 102 Trafalgar St, Gillingham, ME7 4RN, 0.9 miles from the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Luton Road Shoppers Car Park, Chatham, ME4 5AA, 0.9 miles from the school.
- Car Park: 102 Trafalgar St, Gillingham, ME7 4RN, 0.9 miles from the school.
Key Information for Chatham Grammar
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2018)
Selection Test
Chatham Grammar’s Key Dates and Application Information
These are the dates for key events related to Chatham Grammar, the Kent Test, and the Medway Test.
Open Events
Entry Exam Registration
Medway Test dates for children who attend Medway primary and junior schools
Medway Test date for children from non-Medway schools. One day will be allocated to each child who attends a non-Medway primary or junior school.
Kent Test - Exam date for children attending school in Kent
Kent Test - Exam date for children attending school outside of Kent
Results of the Medway Test
Kent Test Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Chatham Grammar
The following links will help with applying to and visiting Chatham Grammar.
Chatham Grammar Exam Format
Applicants applying to Chatham Grammar can choose to either take the Medway Test or the Kent Test, or both. Taking both tests gives your multiple chances at being deemed acceptable for a place. The Medway Test is common to all of the grammar schools in Medway, Kent. The Kent test is common to all of the grammar schools in Kent.
The GL 11 Plus Kent Test: Overview
We here provide an overview of the three components which make up the GL 11 Plus Kent Test which is required for admission to Grammar Schools in Kent. For a detailed breakdown on the test parameters please see out Article ‘Selective Tests in Kent – The Kent Test’
Paper One
An English and Maths paper (multiple choice)
Paper Two
A Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning paper (multiple choice)
A creative writing exercise
The Kent Test 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | Creative WritingCreative Writing |
The Chatham Grammar Entry Exam: Overview
The Medway Test is made up of three papers, one of each Extended Writing, Maths, and Verbal Reasoning. Marks awarded in the Extended Writing and Maths papers are worth double, making them have greater weighting than the marks achieved in the Verbal Reasoning paper. GL Assessment provides the Maths and Verbal Reasoning papers.
Paper One
Extended Writing
Paper Two
Mathematics
Paper Three
Verbal Reasoning
The Medway Test 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ | Extended WritingExtended Writing |
Pass Mark
The Kent Test: Pass Criteria
The pass mark for the Kent Test is not a set mark but instead is changed to accommodate the top 25% of students in the country. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in either the Kent Test or the Medway Test in order to be able to be offered a place.
The Medway Test: Pass Criteria
The pass mark for the Medway Test changes from year to year to award the top 23% of applicants. For 2023 admissions the pass mark was 488. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in either the Kent Test or the Medway Test in order to be able to be offered a place.
Pass Mark
The Kent Test: Pass Criteria
The pass mark for the Kent Test is not a set mark but instead is changed to accommodate the top 25% of students in the country. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in either the Kent Test or the Medway Test in order to be able to be offered a place.
The Medway Test: Pass Criteria
The pass mark for the Medway Test changes from year to year to award the top 23% of applicants. For 2023 admissions the pass mark was 488. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in either the Kent Test or the Medway Test in order to be able to be offered a place.
Catchment Area
Applicants will be awarded places based on distance of residence from the school, with those living closest being given greater priority.
Additional Eligibility
- “Education, Health and Care Plan”
- “Looked After Children”
- Siblings of children currently attending Chatham Grammar
- Children of Staff at Chatham Grammar
Chatham Grammar FAQs
The mass marks for the Kent and Medway tests are not known as they change depending on results achieved.
Chatham Grammar allows applicants to take either the Kent Test or the Medway Test, more information of these tests can be found on their respective Test Pages.
GL Assessment papers can be purchased from GL Assessment.
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