90
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
75%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 14/12/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityMedway
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio11.1:1
Admissions—
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of INSPIRE Free Special School · Secondary with sixth form · Medway
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
90
Pupil : teacher ratio
11.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
70%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
39%
Persistent absence
75%
Contact
Address
Churchill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0LB
Local authority
Medway
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 90 | 9.2 | 100% | 1% | 70% | 39% | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 68 | 8.0 | 100% | 0% | 66% | 29% | 74% |
| 2022/23 | 61 | 9.5 | 100% | 0% | 69% | 24% | 67% |
| 2021/22 | 54 | 7.1 | 100% | 0% | 83% | 21% | 59% |
| 2020/21 | 46 | 6.9 | 100% | 0% | 74% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 49 | 6.4 | 100% | 0% | 77% | 14% | 52% |
| 2017/18 | — | 7.4 | — | — | — | 15% | 51% |
| 2016/17 | 23 | 3.8 | 96% | 4% | 74% | 15% | 56% |
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