The Victory Academy
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, ME4 5JB
Pupils
1221
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1221
Headteacher
Mr Oliver Owen
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Medway
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About The Victory Academy
The Victory Academy is a secondary school in Chatham for children aged 11 to 18, teaching boys and girls. Around 1221 pupils are on roll. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Medway still coordinates the application process. There is a sixth form on site, so students can stay on for post-16 study. Mr Oliver Owen leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 2 February 2023, The Victory Academy was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
At A level the published average grade is D (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 9.8%, which is attendance of about 90.2% (2024/25). Around 44.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at The Victory Academy
You apply for a place at The Victory Academy on the secondary common application form through Medway, with the national deadline of 31 October. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
The Victory Academy is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Social, emotional and mental health. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 20; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
The Victory Academy contact details and location
You will find The Victory Academy at Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB. The school office can be reached on 01634 303005. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 02/02/2023
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Sixth Form
Quality of post-16 education
The Victory Academy admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
The Victory Academy does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Medway Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Medway Council. Medway school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (September-31 October)
Complete the Secondary Common Application Form on the Medway Council website. Kent residents can list up to 4 schools in preference order.
2. National Offer Day (1 March)
You'll be told your allocated school by email.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal - the school's admissions authority handles this.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Medway Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If The Victory Academy is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerThe Victory Academy results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at The Victory Academy
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 20; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Specialisms
- Social
- emotional and mental health
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at The Victory Academy
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Victory Academy term dates: Medway standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Medway Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
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
The Victory Academy: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at The Victory Academy?
Apply through Medway on the secondary common application form by 31 October, naming The Victory Academy as one of your preferences. Offers are made on National Offer Day on 1 March.
What is The Victory Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Victory Academy Good at its inspection on 2 February 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is The Victory Academy and what ages does it take?
The Victory Academy has around 1221 pupils on roll and covers ages 11 to 18. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does The Victory Academy offer?
The Victory Academy is recorded as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need include Social, emotional and mental health. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are The Victory Academy's term dates and INSET days?
The Victory Academy follows the standard Medway pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is The Victory Academy and how do I contact the school?
The Victory Academy is at Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB. The office number is 01634 303005. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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