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The Rochester Grammar School

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The Rochester Grammar School

Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
1,171
Ages
11-18
FSM
10.5%
Attainment 8
68.3
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Register for the Medway Test with Medway Council. Children sit the test in September of Year 6.

Grammars in MedwayUnderstand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
68.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
52.3%
Basics 9-5
91.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
93.3%
EBacc APS
6.50
EBacc 9-5
63.1%
EBacc 9-4
78.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
0.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2024/25 only

Based on 87 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About The Rochester Grammar School

The Rochester Grammar School is a secondary school in Rochester, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.3. The school has around 1,171 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY | More schools in Medway

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Rochester Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Nov 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Rochester Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Rochester Grammar School

What is The Rochester Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
The Rochester Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Rochester Grammar School's latest exam results?
The Rochester Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Rochester Grammar School located?
The Rochester Grammar School is a secondary school in Rochester, Medway (ME1 3BY).
How many pupils attend The Rochester Grammar School?
The Rochester Grammar School has around 1,171 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Rochester Grammar School with other schools?
View The Rochester Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Medway.