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Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School

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personMrs Debra Liddicoat

corporate_fareCHATHAM & CLARENDON GRAMMAR SCHOOL

location_onRamsgate, CT11 7PS

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,503

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#25 in Kent

#169 of 3,216 nationally

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Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is a Academy converter secondary school in Ramsgate, serving ages 11-18. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is an academy converter in Ramsgate, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CHATHAM & CLARENDON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,388 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 64, placing the school #25 in Kent and #169 of 3,216 nationally. 84.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 45.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 57.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 25.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

84.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)45.1%

Entering EBacc76.00%

EBacc APS6.09

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

64.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75.40%

EBacc APS6.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS5.89

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

62.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS6.02

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

62.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS6.06

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS5.94

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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

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

217

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.7%

Achieving A*–A25.5%

Achieving A*–B57.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.9%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

216

Retention rate97.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

212

Retention rate95.80%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

192

Retention rate96.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 June 2025

Inspection Report

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05 March 2024

Inspection Report

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16 May 2018

Inspection Report

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11 September 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2025-09-24

Schools into Special Measures Visit 2 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2024-03-05

Section 8 inspection of good and outstanding schools EIF

Inadequate

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

2018-05-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-09-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-03-04

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

0.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.7%(10 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,388 pupils. During this period, there were 12 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.9%, which is below 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)	1,388	12	0.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,393	22	1.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,428	11	0.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,427	6	0.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,430	20	1.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,499	9	0.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,503	15	1.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,506	20	1.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,507	20	1.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,512	17	1.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,518	15	1.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,504	10	0.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,509	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,504	11	0.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,463	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,463	9	0.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,469	14	1.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,447	13	0.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,451	10	0.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,457	8	0.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,461	6	0.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,470	7	0.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,471	4	0.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,382	9	0.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,382	25	1.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,376	13	0.9%	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 78 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 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.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

97.0%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 agree44%

agree49%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree32%

agree47%

disagree16%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree36%

agree20%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

not applicable35%

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

yes24%

no76%

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

strongly agree54%

agree34%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

dont know1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree67%

agree27%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree30%

disagree3%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree62%

agree33%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree62%

agree34%

disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree63%

agree33%

disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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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

Selective Admission (Grammar)

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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