How many pupils does INSPIRE Free Special School have?

INSPIRE Free Special School has 90 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does INSPIRE Free Special School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at INSPIRE Free Special School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.5 in 2025/26.

Is INSPIRE Free Special School part of an academy trust?

Yes — INSPIRE Free Special School is part of RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST.

Where is INSPIRE Free Special School?

INSPIRE Free Special School is located at Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB.

INSPIRE Free Special School

Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

2.5

Attainment 8

11–18

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About INSPIRE Free Special School

INSPIRE Free Special School is a free school special in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 90 pupils on roll. It is part of RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.5 (2025/26). 65.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 90 / 100 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

65.3%

Free school meals

4.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

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.

Where pupils go next

55%

Sustained destination

45%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

38.9%

Overall absence

74.8%

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.

16.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

9.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

10.5

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£48,947

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 31% on leadership pay

↑ +£8,846 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

5.6% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 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.

£28,722

Spend per pupil

£30,133

Income per pupil

52%

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: Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB
Phone: 01634827372
Head of School: Martyn O'Donnell
Website: http://www.inspireacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is INSPIRE Free Special School?: INSPIRE Free Special School is a free school special in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does INSPIRE Free Special School have?: INSPIRE Free Special School has 90 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does INSPIRE Free Special School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at INSPIRE Free Special School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.5 in 2025/26.
Is INSPIRE Free Special School part of an academy trust?: Yes — INSPIRE Free Special School is part of RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST.
Where is INSPIRE Free Special School?: INSPIRE Free Special School is located at Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB.

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