Waterfront UTC

Contact details for the school

School Name: Waterfront UTC
Address: South Side Three Road
Town/City: Chatham
County: Kent
Postcode: ME4 4FQ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01634 505800
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 14-19)
Type: University technical college
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: The Howard Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Howard Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Fiona McLean
Capacity: 250
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 381 (76% boys & 24% girls)
Enrollment: 152% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.3%

Location and administration

URN: 146648
DfE Number: 887/4003
UKPRN: 10082095
UPRN: 44039551
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Rochester and Strood (E14001447)
Electoral Ward: St Mary's Island (E05014466)

Easting & Northing: 577382E, 169573N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 53.13" N 0° 32' 55.09" E
Plus Code: 9F329GXX+6F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Clive Barker - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2027.
  • Mr Adam Barnes - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 14 February 2028.
  • Mark Burgiss - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 June 2029.
  • David Giles - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 September 2028.
  • David Giles - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Dr Kaushika Hettiaratchi - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 12 October 2028.
  • Dorothy Kamusoko - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Mrs Tracey Ann Kington - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Mr Mishael Namatai Makumbe - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 January 2028.
  • Mrs Fiona Jane McLean - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sarah Phillipson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2021.
  • Mr James Whittaker - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 July 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 July 2026.
  • Daniel James Wiscombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 12 October 2028.