# Fort Pitt Grammar School — Chatham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 3.2/5 from 10 published reviews
- **Students:** 900
- **Principal:** Ms S Hirons

## Contact

- **Address:** Fort Pitt Grammar School, Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ
- **Phone:** 01634 842 359
- **Website:** http://www.fortpitt.medway.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/chatham/fort-pitt-grammar-school-12086

## About

Fort Pitt is a selective girls' grammar school steeped in tradition but with a modern outlook. We are a vibrant, diverse and happy school, with high expectations and great ambitions for every one of our students.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Oct 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **2/5** — #livelaughhateFPGSFG✌🏻✌🏻: Fort Pitt grammar is not necessarily the worst option but me personally I am not having the fact that you lot can afford a whole new science block and also a new drama and music area when they already have their own perfectly functioning blocks yet you can’t afford private school buses and this means that when it is raining young girls have to walk up a big slippery hill filled with poop and glass bottles smashed everywhere and yet you think this is an acceptable environment for kids to be educa… *(Jul 2023)*
- **5/5** — Great school in a historic building: Yes they push you but they don't set you much homework, the classes are only 50 minutes which can be a bit annoying for example in p.e. Another thing is that the food is very nice but expensive - who would pay 2.50 for a panini?. The school is well protected with a security fence around the school, the teachers can be fun and are very helpful, plenty of outside garden space which is great for lunch, the school trips are awesome - In year 8 I had already been abroad with the school. Plenty of ext… *(Apr 2023)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional school!: We moved to Chatham 2 years ago and after lots of research, we chose Fort Pitt for our daughter. The school has exceeded all our expectations! The facilities are top-notch, the teachers are dedicated and the values they instill in the girls are truly wonderful. We've seen our daughter flourish and feel confident she will achieve great things. *(Jun 2022)*
- **1/5** — worst school: The school didn’t care about my mental health one bit. Teachers asked me personal questions and maths teacher made half the class cry because we was year 8’s with a grade 3, school caused me to have anxiety attacks weekly and the students can be super rude. Was threatened to be ‘jumped’ for sitting in someone’s chair on accident. Do not recommend. The food is pretty peng though. *(Dec 2021)*
- **2/5** — academically.: It's alright, they don't really care much about our mental health and they push students a lot in their work. *(Jul 2021)*
- **3/5** — Could be better...: It's a good school, it allows us to have our phones at break and lunch and most of the teachers are nice.👩‍🏫 A bit strict with the dress code 👗, if pe is last period, you are not allowed to go home with shorts under your skirt etc, you have to change fully. The pe socks are annoying to wear cuz they are so tight, but you get used to them. Some teachers don't make lessons that 'fun' so half the class just fall asleep.😴 The computing teachers🖥️ (one in particular) need to call the IT department if… *(Jun 2021)*
- **4/5** — High-achieving school, but could improve in some areas: We had our daughter at Fort Pitt from Year 7 to 11 and although it's a great school with excellent resources, I do feel it could do more to support students with mental health issues. The pastoral care team was always on hand, though. The school's emphasis on British values and the house system worked well in promoting a sense of community and teamwork. Our daughter achieved well and we're grateful for the education she received. *(Jan 2021)*
- **2/5** — Not the best: Bit rubbish. Put a lot of stress on kids and don't care about our mental health. Care too much about our skirts. Wayyyy too much work. *(Oct 2020)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic school with a caring atmosphere: I'm so impressed with Fort Pitt! My daughter loves her time here and the school does a great job of balancing academic achievement with pastoral care. The teachers are knowledgeable and supportive, and the events they organize, such as the Christmas concert and presentation evening, are always fun and engaging. We've been thrilled with the progress our daughter has made and feel confident she'll continue to thrive here. *(Sep 2020)*
- **4/5** — Simple message: As a student, I am absolutely happy about this school. I wouldn’t change a thing. Other than the strict dress code that I do not understand one bit, the uniform is crazy! Pink t-shirts? What? *(Sep 2020)*

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