Compare Fort Pitt Grammar School and Leigh Academy Rainham and Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Fort Pitt Grammar School (Secondary) in Chatham; Leigh Academy Rainham (Secondary) in Gillingham; Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (Secondary) in Rochester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Fort Pitt Grammar School, Leigh Academy Rainham and Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Chatham, Kent, Gillingham, Kent and Rochester, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Fort Pitt Grammar School), published Nov 2022. The lowest is 2 (Leigh Academy Rainham), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Leigh Academy Rainham (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,300, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST and Leigh Academies Trust.

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Attribute	Fort Pitt Grammar School ME4 6TJ	Leigh Academy Rainham ME8 8GS	Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School ME1 3EL
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Chatham Kent ME4 6TJ	Gillingham Kent ME8 8GS	Rochester Kent ME1 3EL
Latest Ofsted	1 15 Nov 2022	2 24 Apr 2024	1 18 May 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1027	1150	1280
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Mixed	Boys
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST	Leigh Academies Trust	Leigh Academies Trust
Website	www.fortpitt.medway.sch.uk	leighacademyrainham.org.uk	www.sjwms.org.uk
Telephone	01634842359	01634412440	01634844008
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Fort Pitt Grammar School

ME4 6TJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chatham
Kent
ME4 6TJ
Ofsted: 1 15 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.fortpitt.medway.sch.uk
Telephone: 01634842359

Leigh Academy Rainham

ME8 8GS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Gillingham
Kent
ME8 8GS
Ofsted: 2 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leigh Academies Trust
Website: leighacademyrainham.org.uk
Telephone: 01634412440

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

ME1 3EL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Rochester
Kent
ME1 3EL
Ofsted: 1 18 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leigh Academies Trust
Website: www.sjwms.org.uk
Telephone: 01634844008

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.