INSPIRE Free Special School
INSPIRE Free Special School is a special or alternative provision school (Free schools special), ages 11–18, in Chatham, ME5, in the Medway council area. It has 98 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (14 December 2023): School remains Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 14 December 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (5 June 2018) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -1.96 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 2.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 0.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 17 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 98 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 65.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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