Holcombe Grammar School
Academy converter secondary school in Chatham (Medway).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Interested in joining Holcombe Grammar School Sixth Form in September 2026? Unlock your potential and join a vibrant, ambitious community at Holcombe Grammar Sixth Form. Apply now to explore inspiring courses, exceptional teaching, and a supportive environment that prepares you for your future goals.
Click this link to register your interest and begin your journey with us for September 2026. Holcombe is an ambitious and supportive grammar school where life chances are transformed through Mastery, Endeavour and Thinking. TSAT Vision Statement : Every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities in life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to accessing these opportunities and we support and develop every member of our community to: In this way, Thinking Schools Academy Trust transforms life chances. Holcombe is an ambitious and supportive grammar school where life chances are transformed through Mastery Endeavour and Thinking.
We are an inclusive learning community where everyone is made to feel valued. Whatever an individual's background, we strive to ensure that our highly capable students are offered the best opportunities to:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Chess
- Debating
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Thinking Schools
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Investors in PeopleStaff development
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 136594
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Medway
- Constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (13 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Joanne Allen | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Natalie Crick | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Lisa Jane Carey | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Olutayo Kayode Duduyemi | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Naomi Sheppard | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ben Taylor | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr James Sheppard | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Adedayo Ajakaiye | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Peter Harris | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Emma Fox | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Giles Phillips | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Lee Preston | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Donna Read | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 |
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