School Compass
Gillingham · Medway · ME7 4LT. secondary · Other independent special school · Independent · Ages 11 to 19. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Figures come from the same Medway index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
Ofsted publication date: 26/04/2023. Open Ofsted report
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
Alchemy School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 26/04/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Published Attainment 8 is 2. English and maths 9–4: —. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Alchemy School is in Gillingham (ME7 4LT), Medway. URN 146736.
Open School Compass with Alchemy School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Verbatim from the published report (Ofsted inspection report). Open the full PDF for context.
s: Met: The school has an open and positive culture of
Short excerpts from publicly scanned pages — corroborate on a visit; not an inspection verdict.
During the year all students and parents/carers will be invited to attend our yearly careers fair event offering the opportunity to talk to local college provisions providing Post 16 Education options, Apprenticeships and supported internships, and discover further options in various sectors of Employment.
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36 schools on the Gillingham town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
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Alchemy School
URN: 146736
Local authority: Medway
Town: Gillingham
Postcode: ME7 4LT
Ofsted overall: Good (26/04/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/146736/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.Open the compare tool with Alchemy School already shortlisted, add neighbours from your postcode, then print a visit pack.