Waterfront UTC

About Waterfront UTC

Waterfront UTC is an university technical college in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 14–19. It has 362 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.5 (2025/26). 32.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Medway →

School Type

University technical college

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 14–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

362 / 250 (145%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 January 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

South Side Three Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4FQ

Phone

01634505800

Head Teacher

Fiona McLean

Website

www.waterfront-that.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Waterfront UTC?

Waterfront UTC is an university technical college in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 14–19.

How many pupils does Waterfront UTC have?

Waterfront UTC has 362 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Waterfront UTC's Ofsted rating?

Waterfront UTC was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023).

How does Waterfront UTC perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Waterfront UTC achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.5 in 2025/26.

Is Waterfront UTC part of an academy trust?

Yes — Waterfront UTC is part of THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Waterfront UTC?

Waterfront UTC is located at South Side Three Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4FQ.