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OpenSecondaryURN 146648

Waterfront UTC

University technical college · Chatham · ME4 4FQ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 14–19

Pupils

381

Local authority

Medway

Age range

Ages 14–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed university technical college (secondary), Ages 14–19, in Chatham, Medway, 381 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 35.3%.

Open schools in Chatham
34
Secondary schools in Chatham
7
Academies among open schools in Chatham
68% (23)
Open schools in ME4
15
Secondary in ME4
4
Open schools in Medway LA
117
Secondary in Medway LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChathamNear ME4

Overview

School type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary
Age range
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
146648

Location

Address
South Side Three Road
Postcode
ME4 4FQ
Town
Chatham
County
Kent
Local authority
Medway

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
381
Boys / girls
290 / 91
School capacity
250
Capacity fill
381 / 250 (152%)
Free school meals
35.3%
FSM pupils
101
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01634505800
Website
www.waterfront-that.org.uk

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