Waterfront UTC

Waterfront UTC is a mixed secondary school based in Chatham for children aged 14 to 19. It has roughly 362 pupils on roll. On our figures that is below the typical size for a secondary school in Chatham. It is a maintained school within the Medway local authority area. There is a sixth form on site, so students can stay on for post-16 study. Mrs Fiona McLean leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 10 January 2023, Waterfront UTC 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 E+ (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 11.7%, which is attendance of about 88.3% (2024/25). Around 35.3% 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 Waterfront UTC

You apply for a place at Waterfront UTC 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

Waterfront UTC is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Waterfront UTC contact details and location

You will find Waterfront UTC at South Side Three Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ. The school office can be reached on 01634 505 800. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.