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Holcombe Grammar School

Chatham · Medway · ME4 6JB. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Good
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: 62.4
English & maths 9–4: 97%

Ofsted publication date: 30/04/2024. Open Ofsted report

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What is Holcombe Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Holcombe Grammar School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 30/04/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Holcombe Grammar School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 62.4. English and maths 9–4: 97%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Holcombe Grammar School?

Holcombe Grammar School is in Chatham (ME4 6JB), Medway. URN 136594.

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Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 12 March 2024). Open the full PDF for context.

Holcombe Grammar School continues to be a good school. The headteacher of this school is Lee Preston. This school is part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the chief executive officer, Stuart Gardner, and…

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Holcombe Grammar School
URN: 136594
Local authority: Medway
Town: Chatham
Postcode: ME4 6JB
Ofsted overall: Good (30/04/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/136594/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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