Head: Salena Hirons
An accessible girls' grammar school in Medway with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
700
Qualifying Score
488
70% of max
Cutoff Score
488
70% of max
Distance Cutoff
4.46 mi
Applications
669
Offers Made
150
Score, then Distance
Places by test score. Equal scores broken by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
Check website
2. Take Test
Medway Test
3. Results
Check website
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 6 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning. GL Assessment papers with weighted scoring. English ×2 + Maths ×2 + Verbal Reasoning, each section max 140. Total max score: 700.
Max
700
Qualifying Score
488
70% of max
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
65.9
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
85%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
98%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.39
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 58.1 | 67.2 | +9 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 73% | 87% | +15pp |
| EBacc entry | 91% | 99% | +8pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
50%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
38.1avg points / entry
Average grade: B-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
59%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
58%
Higher Education
−10pp vs grammar avg
50%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
116 entries
100%
+8.5pp vs school
Physics
116 entries
100%
+8.5pp vs school
Social Studies
76 entries
100%
+8.5pp vs school
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Combined Science
31 entries
0%
-91.5pp vs school
German
20 entries
75%
-16.5pp vs school
Strongest at
Sociology
27 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
Psychology
25 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
Maths
23 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subject requirements for A-level choices, typically grade 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (63.9%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 11 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 3 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£3,942
Teaching Staff / pupil
£587
Educational Supplies / pupil
£419
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£386
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £5,055,484 · 747 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£4,170,387
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£115,025
Targeted funding for 107 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£375,650
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£11,165
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£20,653
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£208,478
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£137,000
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£48,598
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£62,506
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
987 / 1,027(96%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subject requirements for A-level choices, typically grade 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level.
1:19.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
98.1%
Qualified Teachers
3.79%
Absence Rate
4.91%
Persistent Absence
Science laboratories, ICT suites, library, sports hall, gymnasium, drama studio, music rooms, art studios, Sixth Form centre, dining hall, and extensive playing fields.
Sports
Playing fields, sports hall, gymnasium, tennis courts, netball courts, athletics track
STEM
Science laboratories including biology, chemistry and physics labs, ICT suites, design technology workshops
Arts
Drama studio, music rooms, art studios, performance spaces
Library
Well-resourced library and learning resource centre with study areas and digital resources
Capital Projects
Recent improvements to science facilities and ICT infrastructure, ongoing maintenance and modernization of teaching spaces
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
School choir, orchestra, various instrumental ensembles, annual school productions, music concerts and performances
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Foreign language exchanges to France and Germany, educational visits, residential trips, cultural visits to London theatres and museums
Community Service
Various charity fundraising activities, community service projects, links with local primary schools
Uniform
Navy blue blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, navy blue skirt or trousers, black shoes, navy blue jumper with school logo
School Meals
School canteen provides hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks. Students can bring packed lunches. Dining hall with seating for students.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly to consolidate learning. Expectation varies by year group, typically 1-2 hours per night in Years 7-9, increasing to 2-3 hours in Years 10-11, and independent study time in Sixth Form.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations for behaviour and conduct. Merit and achievement system to reward good behaviour and academic progress. Clear sanctions for inappropriate behaviour including detentions and exclusions for serious breaches.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept in bags during school hours. Not permitted to be used in lessons or around the school building during the school day.
SEND Provision
SEN coordinator, learning support assistants, individual education plans, reasonable adjustments for students with additional needs
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Nearest Station: Chatham Railway Station
Transport Info
The school is accessible by public transport including buses and trains. Students travel from across Kent and South East London. School coaches operate from various locations across Kent.
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