Inspire Academy
Churchill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0LB
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
90
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Peck (Interim Head of School)
Type
Specialist
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Medway
About Inspire Academy
Inspire Academy is a specialist school in Chatham, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
This is a specialist school. The school's SEND information covers social, emotional and mental health. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 100; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Specialisms
Social, emotional and mental health
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Inspire Academy term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Contact Inspire Academy
Local help for families near Inspire Academy
Tutors & 11+
Vetted tutors serving Chatham and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Chatham.
Coming soonParent services
Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.
Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Inspire Academy?
Inspire Academy is a maintained specialist school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Inspire Academy cover?
Inspire Academy serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does Inspire Academy offer?
Inspire Academy is a specialist school. Areas of SEND support include social, emotional and mental health.
What is Inspire Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Inspire Academy Good after its inspection on 14 December 2023.
Where is Inspire Academy?
Inspire Academy is at Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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