Maritime Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Maritime Academy
Address: Chalk Lane
Town/City: Rochester
County: Kent
Postcode: ME2 4YG
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0333 360 2150
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matt Evans
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 736 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 64% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.7%

Location and administration

URN: 149075
DfE Number: 887/4005
UKPRN: 10090894
UPRN: 44085465
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Rochester and Strood (E14001447)
Electoral Ward: Strood Rural (E05014468)

Easting & Northing: 574526E, 170227N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 17.46" N 0° 30' 28.6" E
Plus Code: 9F32CG35+W5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Matt Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Samantha Field - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Nick Forward - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Gardner - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mrs Khuzamah Ghanem - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Ashley Hall - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Ashley Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Ashley Hall - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Ms Khadija Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Peter Martin - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Ms Kerry Masters - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Mr Derek Morrison - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Ms Helena Ortega - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.