Head: Salena Hirons
An accessible girls' grammar school in Medway with an Outstanding 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
4.46 mi
Applications
669
Offers Made
150
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.
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
65.9
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
85%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
98%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.39
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B-
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.
58%
Higher Education
−10pp vs grammar avg
50%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
232 entries
50%
+4.3pp vs school
Physics
232 entries
50%
+4.3pp vs school
Social Studies
152 entries
50%
+4.3pp vs school
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Combined Science
62 entries
0%
-45.7pp vs school
German
40 entries
38%
-8.2pp vs school
Strongest at
Sociology
54 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
Psychology
50 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
Maths
46 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subject requirements for A-level choices, typically grade 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/2026987 / 1,027(96%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subject requirements for A-level choices, typically grade 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level.
1:19.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
98.1%
Qualified Teachers
3.79%
Absence Rate
4.91%
Persistent Absence
Science laboratories, ICT suites, library, sports hall, gymnasium, drama studio, music rooms, art studios, Sixth Form centre, dining hall, and extensive playing fields.
Sports
Playing fields, sports hall, gymnasium, tennis courts, netball courts, athletics track
STEM
Science laboratories including biology, chemistry and physics labs, ICT suites, design technology workshops
Arts
Drama studio, music rooms, art studios, performance spaces
Library
Well-resourced library and learning resource centre with study areas and digital resources
Capital Projects
Recent improvements to science facilities and ICT infrastructure, ongoing maintenance and modernization of teaching spaces
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
School choir, orchestra, various instrumental ensembles, annual school productions, music concerts and performances
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Foreign language exchanges to France and Germany, educational visits, residential trips, cultural visits to London theatres and museums
Community Service
Various charity fundraising activities, community service projects, links with local primary schools
Uniform
Navy blue blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, navy blue skirt or trousers, black shoes, navy blue jumper with school logo
School Meals
School canteen provides hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks. Students can bring packed lunches. Dining hall with seating for students.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly to consolidate learning. Expectation varies by year group, typically 1-2 hours per night in Years 7-9, increasing to 2-3 hours in Years 10-11, and independent study time in Sixth Form.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations for behaviour and conduct. Merit and achievement system to reward good behaviour and academic progress. Clear sanctions for inappropriate behaviour including detentions and exclusions for serious breaches.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept in bags during school hours. Not permitted to be used in lessons or around the school building during the school day.
SEND Provision
SEN coordinator, learning support assistants, individual education plans, reasonable adjustments for students with additional needs
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Nearest Station: Chatham Railway Station
Transport Info
The school is accessible by public transport including buses and trains. Students travel from across Kent and South East London. School coaches operate from various locations across Kent.
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