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The Rochester Grammar School

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The Rochester Grammar School

Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

68.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Before you apply

Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

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.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

68.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2371.646.4
2023/2471.646.4
2024/2568.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.830.00
2023/24+0.670.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Location & Area

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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