Maritime Academy, Rochester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Maritime Academy excels at creating a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and supported by trusted adults. The school combines high academic expectations with excellent enrichment opportunities - from embroidery and Japanese to boxing and gardening - ensuring there really is something for everyone. Staff are knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, helping pupils develop a genuine love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Inclusive and aspirational school culture with strong relationships between staff and pupils based on mutual respect
- Carefully designed curriculum with deliberately structured knowledge and skills, particularly strong focus on reading
- Staff with strong subject knowledge who model learning effectively and help pupils retrieve information successfully
- Wide range of enrichment activities through the 'horizons programme' and leadership opportunities that help pupils develop interests and talents
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs, with accurate identification and appropriate curriculum adaptations
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes do not check pupils' understanding carefully enough before moving on to new learning, which means some pupils don't gain knowledge as quickly or securely as they could
- Attendance for some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, remains below expected levels, causing them to miss essential learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Embroidery, boxing, cooking, gardening, Japanese, multi-sports, fleet admiral and warrant officer leadership roles, pupil parliament, community lunch debates
Maritime Academy is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school that opened in 2022 and has established a strong community ethos with high expectations for pupils. The school has been rated Good across all key areas of education quality, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
At a Glance
32.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
81 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
20
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
736 pupils
1,150 capacity
414 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Rochester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rochester
Admissions Demand - Medway
Places available
4,001
Applications
3,697
Got 1st preference
79.7%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Secondary admissions across Medway (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.89689%
Overall absence
27.80411%
Persistent absence
633
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Maritime Academy
Hilltop Primary School
Wainscott Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Temple Mill Primary School
All Faiths Children's Academy
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
Chattenden Primary School
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