Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Victory Academy

Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, ME4 5JB
Part of: ROCHESTER ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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The Victory Academy
Chatham, ME4 5JB
1,221 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
43.50% FSM %
575 Boys
646 Girls
About The Victory Academy

The Victory Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Chatham, Medway, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,221 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Oliver Owen.

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 Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Chatham and Aylesford
Ward Luton
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2010
UKPRN 10030225
URN 136108
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Holdsworth Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kealy Davidson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Ms Funmi Ayeni Local Governor 01/09/2024 30/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nickie Forrest Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Lisa Francis Local Governor 28/01/2025 27/01/2029 Elected by parents
Helen Gaherova Local Governor 28/01/2025 27/01/2029 Elected by parents
Councillor Douglas Hamandishe Local Governor 27/01/2026 27/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clovis Harris Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Holdsworth Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mimi Kirke-Smith Local Governor 12/11/2025 11/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Michael McAllister Local Governor 27/01/2026 27/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lynda Metcalfe Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Greenvale Primary School
0.34 km • Chatham
Other
Phoenix Primary School
0.6 km • Chatham
Other
Luton Primary School
0.8 km • Chatham
Other
All Saints Church of England Primary School
0.87 km • Chatham
Other
New Horizons Children's Academy
0.91 km • Chatham
Other
Holcombe Grammar School
0.95 km • Chatham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Victory Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Chatham, Medway.
The Victory Academy has 1,221 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
The Victory Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Victory Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at The Victory Academy is Mr Oliver Owen.
The Victory Academy is at Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, ME4 5JB, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Victory Academy: Has a sixth form.
The Victory Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Oliver Owen
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, ME4 5JB
03333602140
www.thevictoryacademy.org.uk/
Location
ME4 5JB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136108
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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