Holcombe Grammar School vs The Victory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 947 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holcombe Grammar School
Chatham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,060 students
The Victory Academy
Chatham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,213 students
| Measure | Holcombe Grammar School Chatham, South East | The Victory Academy Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #103 of 679 | #634 of 679 |
| National rank | #378 of 4,090 | #3834 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,060 | 1,213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,060 | 1,213 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 44.5% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.4 | 35.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 84.7% | 22.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.7% | 41.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.97 | 3.05 |
| A level points per entry | 33.6 | 20.5 |
| town | Chatham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.holcombegrammar.org.uk | www.thevictoryacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holcombe Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 14.2).
- •The Victory Academy is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 1,060.
- •Holcombe Grammar School is boys and The Victory Academy is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holcombe Grammar School better than The Victory Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holcombe Grammar School ranks higher (86.5 vs 14.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holcombe Grammar School and The Victory Academy?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holcombe Grammar School: 1,060. The Victory Academy: 1,213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holcombe Grammar School and The Victory Academy rank in South East?
Holcombe Grammar School is 103rd of 679 and The Victory Academy is 634th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).