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Rainham Mark Grammar School

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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7AJ

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Pupils
1,551
Ages
11-18
FSM
10.4%
Attainment 8
62.4
Ofsted
Good
May 2022

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
62.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
39.9%
Basics 9-5
87.3%

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
94.1%
EBacc APS
5.99
EBacc 9-5
53.2%
EBacc 9-4
70.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.64
A*-A Grades
25.5%
A*-B Grades
55.6%
AAB+ %
15.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 172 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Rainham Mark Grammar School

Rainham Mark Grammar School is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.4. The school has around 1,551 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2022 — Good
  2. Jun 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Rainham Mark Grammar School

What is Rainham Mark Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Rainham Mark Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Rainham Mark Grammar School's latest exam results?
Rainham Mark Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Rainham Mark Grammar School located?
Rainham Mark Grammar School is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway (ME8 7AJ).
How many pupils attend Rainham Mark Grammar School?
Rainham Mark Grammar School has around 1,551 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Rainham Mark Grammar School with other schools?
View Rainham Mark 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.