Alchemy School
Alchemy School is a special or alternative provision school (Other independent special school), ages 11–19, in Gillingham, ME7, in the Medway council area. It has 58 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 March 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5 areas — inspected 17 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Insufficient evidence |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Attainment 8 | 2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 0.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 21 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 58 | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 6.85% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 93.15% | 2024/25 |
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