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Fort Pitt Grammar School

Chatham, ME4 6TJ

Girls

Ofsted: Outstanding

An outstanding girls' grammar school with excellent pastoral support.

Key Information

School Type

Girls

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~150

DfE Number

887/5402

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Last inspected: 2019

Ofsted ratings are based on inspections of schools. For the full inspection report, visit the Ofsted reports website.

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Exam Board: GL Assessment

GL Assessment is the most widely used 11+ test provider in England. Tests are multiple-choice format and assess English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. GL tests follow a structured, predictable format which can make preparation more straightforward. Since CEM stopped offering paper-based 11+ tests in 2023, GL has become the dominant exam board.

English

Mathematics

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Key Dates for Medway

Registration Opens
June (estimated)
Registration Deadline
Early July (estimated)
Test Date
Mid-September (estimated)

School Application Deadline
31st October

Check medway.gov.uk for exact dates when released.

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Location

Chatham

ME4 6TJ

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Local Authority

Medway Council

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Important Information

This profile is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with Fort Pitt Grammar School before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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