Is Fort Pitt Grammar School a girls school?

Yes — Fort Pitt Grammar School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Fort Pitt Grammar School have?

Fort Pitt Grammar School has 987 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Fort Pitt Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Fort Pitt Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2022).

How does Fort Pitt Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Fort Pitt Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 63 in 2025/26.

Is Fort Pitt Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fort Pitt Grammar School is part of BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Fort Pitt Grammar School?

Fort Pitt Grammar School is located at Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6TJ.

Fort Pitt Grammar School

Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6TJ

Outstanding

Inspected 4 October 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

987

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Fort Pitt Grammar School

Fort Pitt Grammar School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 987 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 63 (2025/26). 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 987 / 1,027 (96%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 October 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.7%

Free school meals

16.6%

EAL

SEN support

2.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

63.0

Attainment 8

148 pupils

79.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

95.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

90 students

11.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

77%

To higher education

19%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

94%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.2%

Overall absence

16.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

52.65

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

19.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24

£52,966

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,199 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

7.94

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,485

Spend per pupil

£7,817

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6TJ
Phone: 01634842359
Headteacher: Salena Hirons
Website: http://www.fortpitt.medway.sch.uk

Academy Trust

BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fort Pitt Grammar School?: Fort Pitt Grammar School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Fort Pitt Grammar School a girls school?: Yes — Fort Pitt Grammar School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Fort Pitt Grammar School have?: Fort Pitt Grammar School has 987 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Fort Pitt Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Fort Pitt Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2022).
How does Fort Pitt Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Fort Pitt Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 63 in 2025/26.
Is Fort Pitt Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Fort Pitt Grammar School is part of BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Fort Pitt Grammar School?: Fort Pitt Grammar School is located at Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6TJ.