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Welcome to Fort Pitt Grammar School

Our aim is simple: to be the best Sixth Form in England, and to ensure that you receive the very best support in order to fulfil your true potential.​It is important to us that you leave Fort Pitt Grammar School not only with the very best exam results, but also with the values, resilience and social skills you need to take your place in our ever-changing world.Your choice of where to study for the next two years is probably the most important decision you have made in your life so far. Studying for your A-Levels will define your future; at Fort Pitt we are passionate about providing you with the best education possible, guiding you to becoming successful and independent learners. ​We pride ourselves on our excellent results and the individualised approach we take to career guidance so that all students leave the school equipped with the academic and personal skills to thrive at university or in the workplace.​We recognise the importance of a well-balanced education and as such all students participate in a dedicated enrichment programme. We also offer students the opportunity to lead the community and ensure that students play a central role in the life of the whole school.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Girls

No. of Students

987 Total

No. of Boys

26 (2.6%)

No. of Girls

961 (97.4%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

69.1%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

5.26%

A*/A grades

27.13%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

94%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:11%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:79%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:1%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:3%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

58%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:90%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:26%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:6%
England:26%


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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 17

Half Term 2

Oct 27 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 24

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

February Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Break

Apr 6 - Apr 17

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29


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Enrichment Activities

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About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityMedway
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls