Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Maritime Academy

Chalk Lane, Rochester, ME2 4YG
Part of: THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Maritime Academy
Rochester, ME2 4YG
562 Pupils
1,150 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
29.90% FSM %
295 Boys
267 Girls
About Maritime Academy

Maritime Academy is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Rochester, Medway, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 562 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,150. Current headteacher: Matt Evans.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Rochester and Strood
Ward Strood Rural
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2022
UKPRN 10090894
URN 149075
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Kerry Masters Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mr Matt Evans Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nick Forward Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stuart Gardner Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ashley Hall Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Khadija Jackson Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Helena Ortega Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ashley Hall Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Baker Shared Local Governor - Establishment 07/02/2023 23/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Field Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Khuzamah Ghanem Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ashley Hall Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Hilltop Primary School
0.49 km • Rochester
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Wainscott Primary School
0.51 km • Rochester
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
0.63 km • Rochester
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Temple Mill Primary School
0.91 km • Rochester
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All Faiths Children's Academy
1.2 km • Rochester
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Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
1.44 km • Rochester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maritime Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Rochester, Medway.
Maritime Academy has 562 pupils, with a capacity of 1,150.
Maritime Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Maritime Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Maritime Academy is Mr Matt Evans.
Maritime Academy is at Chalk Lane, Rochester, ME2 4YG, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Maritime Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matt Evans
Chalk Lane, Rochester, ME2 4YG
03333602150
www.maritimeacademy.org.uk/
Location
ME2 4YG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149075
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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