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Alchemy School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 105 Nelson Road
 Gillingham ME7 4LT
Telephone: 01634 217721

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 11-19)
Type: Independent Special School
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Special
Established: 2019

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Bowles (since February 2019)
Number of pupils: 58
Sex: Mixed (81% boys / 19% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0.00% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 30.3%
Local child deprivation rate: 19.3% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 45.9%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 3.5km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South East
Authority: Medway
Electoral Ward: Gillingham South
School Number: 8876153

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 17th March 2026 (view record)

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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