Head: Clare Brinklow
An accessible girls' grammar school in Medway with a Good 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
7.5 mi
Applications
771
Offers Made
235
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. School has ethos of 'excellence for all' and commitment to academic achievement. Describes itself as a positive community with enriching opportunities.
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
68.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
91%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
93%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.50
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
c
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 | 65.9 | 68.5 | +2.6 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 95% | 91% | -4pp |
| EBacc entry | 84% | 94% | +10pp |
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.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
Average grade: c
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
83%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
65%
Higher Education
≈3pp vs grammar avg
62%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Chemistry
176 entries
100%
+12.2pp vs school
Business
60 entries
100%
+12.2pp vs school
Art and Design
29 entries
100%
+12.2pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
6 entries
0%
-87.8pp vs school
Combined Science
49 entries
0%
-87.8pp vs school
Insufficient subject-level data for ranking (need ≥5 subjects with pass rates).
Entry Requirements
Students need a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English and Mathematics at grade 6. For specific A-level subjects, grade 7 or above in the relevant GCSE subject is typically required.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Black (43.9%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 14 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 5 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
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.
£4,328
Teaching Staff / pupil
£516
Educational Supplies / pupil
£0
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£18
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: £7,024,303 · 1,043 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
£5,823,393
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£131,150
Targeted funding for 122 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£496,720
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£7,983
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£15,103
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£263,463
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£137,000
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£65,725
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£84,433
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,171 / 1,110(105%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Students need a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English and Mathematics at grade 6. For specific A-level subjects, grade 7 or above in the relevant GCSE subject is typically required.
1:16.3
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.4%
Absence Rate
5.23%
Persistent Absence
Historic buildings with modern additions including new science block, library, sports hall, drama studio, music rooms, art studios, and dedicated sixth form centre with study areas and café.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Well-resourced library with extensive book collection, study spaces, and digital resources
Capital Projects
Recent refurbishment of science laboratories and ongoing improvements to IT infrastructure
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Community volunteering opportunities and charity fundraising events
Uniform
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School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service with a choice of menu options.
Homework Policy
Homework set regularly across all subjects with increasing expectations by year group. Years 7-9 approximately 1-2 hours per night, Years 10-11 approximately 2-3 hours per night, Sixth form students expected to complete independent study equivalent to lesson time.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of conduct and academic effort. House system promotes positive relationships. Clear consequences for inappropriate behaviour including detentions, isolation, and in serious cases, suspension or exclusion.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in designated areas during breaks.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SEND support team with individual learning plans and support for students with additional needs
Enter your postcode to see directions to Rochester
Route 96 from Gravesend, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: Rochester Station
Transport Info
The school is located in Rochester town centre, accessible by train to Rochester station (5-minute walk). Local bus services connect to surrounding areas including Chatham, Gillingham, and Maidstone. Free parking available for sixth form students.
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