Located in Ramsgate, Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School currently has around 1388 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 87% who stay in school sixth forms and 10% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Chatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS |
| Website: | http://www.ccgrammarschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01843591075 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Debra Liddicoat |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136382 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1388 |
| Number of Boys: | 730 |
| Number of Girls: | 658 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 72.90% | 1012 |
| Other White | 8.50% | 118 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 56 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 26 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 22 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 20 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 19 |
| African | 1.40% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 12 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Infant School Cannon Road , CT11 9XT | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School, Dane Park Road , CT11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellington Infant School High Street , St Lawrence CT11 0QH | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate London Road , CT11 0ZZ | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsgate, Christ Church Church of England Junior School London Road , CT11 0ZZ | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School Chatham Street , CT11 7PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham House Grammar School for Boys Chatham Street , CT11 7PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Clarendon House Grammar School Clarendon Gardens , CT11 9BB | - not rated | 397 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clarendon House Grammar School Clarendon Gardens , CT11 9BB | - not rated | 397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 2out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Foundation School Westwood Road , CT10 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence College Junior School College Road , CT11 7AF | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence College College Road , CT11 7AE | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Priory School Priory Road , CT11 9PG | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Court School Victoria Parade , CT11 8ED | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Haven School 146-150 , Newington Road CT12 6PT | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.