Waterfront UTC

A good university technical college school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Waterfront UTC.

Chatham, ME44FQ Ofsted: Good Age 14-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

36

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
34.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.9
English & Maths grade 4+ %
41.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 37.0%
Continue in education or training
18.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 January 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
South Side Three Road
Chatham, ME44FQ
Phone
1634505800
Website
waterfront-that.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146648
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
South Side Three Road, Chatham, ME4 4FQ
Website
www.waterfront-that.org.uk
Age range
14-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
340
Free School Meals
33.8% (115 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
41.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
31.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.4
English Attainment 8:
6.6
Maths Attainment 8:
7.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
8.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.4
Ebacc English:
94.5%
Ebacc Maths:
97.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.90
Progress 8 Range:
-1.23 to -0.57
University Progression:
26.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
26.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
30.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
26%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
27 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
30.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
57
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
340 pupils
14-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusivity Dignity Respect Ambition

Head Teacher's Message

Principal's welcome emphasizes Waterfront UTC as a STEM-focused education for ages 13–19 pursuing Careers in Construction and Engineering, with a professional dress code and employability programme; highlights of industry links and ambition for students to achieve destinations.

Facilities

Self-contained new build at the Chatham Waters regeneration site (South Side Three Road, Medway) State-of-the-art facilities Fully ICT enabled to mirror industry practice Live learning laboratory design and employer-sponsored facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Engineering specialism Construction and Built Environment specialism GCSEs alongside technical qualifications in Engineering and Construction & the Built Environment Partnerships with the University of Greenwich and local employers Exposure to industry through employer sponsors and live projects

SEND Provision

Waterfront UTC provides for a wide range of SEN needs with provision determined through discussions with parents, Head of Key Stage and students; resources can include TA support in the curriculum, social time support, social skills, literacy skills, mentoring and working with external agencies, and a curriculum pathway aligned to individual needs.

Admissions Criteria

Age range 13–19 (Year 9–13). Students can transfer at the end of Year 8 or Year 11.

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