How many pupils does Maritime Academy have?

Maritime Academy has 562 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Maritime Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Maritime Academy is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Maritime Academy?

Maritime Academy is located at Chalk Lane, Rochester, Medway, ME2 4YG.

Maritime Academy

Chalk Lane, Rochester, Medway, ME2 4YG

Not rated

Inspected 7 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

562

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Maritime Academy

Maritime Academy is a free school in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 562 pupils on roll. It is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST. 32.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 562 / 1,150 (49%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 May 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

32.7%

Free school meals

14.9%

EAL

0.7%

SEN support

21.2%

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.

Attendance

9.9%

Overall absence

27.8%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +14.4 vs 2023/24

18.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +5.0 vs 2023/24

£47,520

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,487 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

8.3% rate

↑ +2 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 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.

£6,002

Spend per pupil

£7,645

Income per pupil

66%

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: Chalk Lane, Rochester, Medway, ME2 4YG
Phone: 03333602150
Head Teacher: Matt Evans
Website: https://www.maritimeacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Maritime Academy?: Maritime Academy is a free school in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Maritime Academy have?: Maritime Academy has 562 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Maritime Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Maritime Academy is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Maritime Academy?: Maritime Academy is located at Chalk Lane, Rochester, Medway, ME2 4YG.

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