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The Victory Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Michelle Smith

corporate_fareTHE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

location_onChatham, ME4 5JB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,188

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Attainment 8

35.5

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Medway

#2,993 of 3,216 nationally

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The Victory Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Chatham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Victory Academy is an academy sponsor led in Chatham, Medway, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,221 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.5, placing the school #14 in Medway and #2,993 of 3,216 nationally. 22.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 14.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 4.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.27 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

35.5

Grade 5+ E&M

22.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.1%

Entering EBacc26.50%

EBacc APS3.05

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.70%

EBacc APS3.48

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS2.77

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS2.59

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS2.65

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS2.63

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

81%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.2%

Achieving A*–A4.3%

Achieving A*–B14.1%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate93.50%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.00%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate96.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 February 2023

Inspection Report

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10 November 2020

Inspection Report

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26 September 2017

Inspection Report

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20 November 2015

Inspection Report

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17 June 2015

Inspection Report

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11 October 2013

Inspection Report

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27 June 2013

Inspection Report

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25 April 2012

Inspection Report

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13 September 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-02-02

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-09-26

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-11-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-17

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(51 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,221 pupils. During this period, there were 92 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,221	92	7.5%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,205	139	11.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,193	152	12.7%	7.4%	8
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,192	153	12.8%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,205	178	14.8%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,179	124	10.5%	6.6%	6
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,188	107	9.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,191	81	6.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,160	274	23.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,165	226	19.4%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,175	292	24.9%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,095	214	19.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,097	62	5.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,069	128	12.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	950	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	950	52	5.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	958	47	4.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	837	62	7.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	866	82	9.5%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	858	57	6.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	736	40	5.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	736	49	6.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	720	72	10.0%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	677	32	4.7%	3.0%	5
2016/17 (Spring term)	679	100	14.7%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	670	88	13.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 44 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

65.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

64.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree35%

disagree23%

strongly disagree21%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree17%

agree24%

disagree30%

strongly disagree25%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree23%

disagree17%

strongly disagree20%

don't know1%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes35%

no65%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree25%

agree17%

disagree22%

strongly disagree33%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree25%

agree31%

disagree16%

strongly disagree11%

don't know17%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree35%

disagree14%

strongly disagree12%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree20%

agree21%

disagree29%

strongly disagree27%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree50%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree50%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree25%

disagree17%

strongly disagree18%

don't know16%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes59%

no41%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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