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Rainham School for Girls

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Rainham School for Girls

Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0BX

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Girls
Pupils
1,625
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.1%
Attainment 8
44.2
Ofsted
Good
May 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
44.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.5%
Basics 9-5
29.5%

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
45.8%
EBacc APS
3.81
EBacc 9-5
12.2%
EBacc 9-4
23.2%
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 measures2024/25

APS per Entry
31.88
A*-A Grades
14.1%
A*-B Grades
46.2%
AAB+ %
4.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 138 students entered

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About Rainham School for Girls

Rainham School for Girls is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. The school has around 1,625 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Derwent Way, Gillingham, ME8 0BX | More schools in Medway

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rainham School for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2022School remains Good
  2. May 2016Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Rainham School for Girls

What is Rainham School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Rainham School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Rainham School for Girls's latest exam results?
Rainham School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Rainham School for Girls located?
Rainham School for Girls is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway (ME8 0BX).
How many pupils attend Rainham School for Girls?
Rainham School for Girls has around 1,625 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Rainham School for Girls with other schools?
View Rainham School for Girls'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.