Head: Agnes Hart
An accessible co-educational grammar school in Medway with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
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
2.76 mi
Applications
1,041
Offers Made
232
Score, then Distance
Places by test score. Equal scores broken by distance.
The school's catchment area includes parts of the London Boroughs of Bexley and Bromley.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 3 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2026-04-02
Process
Appeals are heard online by an Independent Appeal Panel completely independent of the school and Local Authority. Appeals have two stages: Stage 1 hearing with other parents present, then individual private hearings.
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. School is part of Medway test system. Oversubscription criteria prioritize Children in Public Care, then Free School Meals pupils, then siblings, then health/special access reasons, then children of staff, then nearest home distance. Sixth Form has over 350 students with approximately 30 new external students joining each year.
Max
700
Qualifying Score
488
70% of max
Open Evening
Year 6 Open Evening for entry into Year 7 in September 2027
15 Oct 2026
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
62.7
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
87%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
96%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
94%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.00
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.
62%
Higher Education
−6pp vs grammar avg
69%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
306 entries
50%
+5.6pp vs school
Chemistry
304 entries
50%
+5.6pp vs school
Physics
304 entries
50%
+5.6pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
166 entries
0%
-44.4pp vs school
German
138 entries
38%
-6.0pp vs school
Strongest at
Business Studies
88 entries
50%
+3.2pp vs school
Psychology
86 entries
50%
+3.2pp vs school
Biology
78 entries
50%
+3.2pp vs school
Watch list
Drama and Theatre Studies
5 entries
0%
-46.8pp vs school
Further Mathematics
26 entries
38%
-8.3pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
At least 8 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and mathematics and a grade 5 or above in either mathematics or English Language/Literature. A total point score of 44 based on the applicant's best 8 GCSE subject grades. Specific entry requirements for each A Level subject must also be met.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,551 / 1,242(125%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
At least 8 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and mathematics and a grade 5 or above in either mathematics or English Language/Literature. A total point score of 44 based on the applicant's best 8 GCSE subject grades. Specific entry requirements for each A Level subject must also be met.
1:20.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
97.48%
Qualified Teachers
3.95%
Absence Rate
7.13%
Persistent Absence
Co-educational grammar school with various subject-specific facilities supporting academic and creative development.
Sports
Astroturf, sports hall, tennis courts
STEM
Science labs, IT suites, technology workshops
Arts
Drama theatre, music rooms, art studios
Library
Well-resourced library with extensive book collection, study areas, computer facilities, and quiet study spaces. Open before school, during breaks, and after school.
Capital Projects
Recent improvements to science laboratories and ICT facilities. Ongoing maintenance and upgrade projects across the school buildings.
School runs various taster sessions for Year 4 and 5 students including Creative Writing, Food Preparation, Computing, Drama, Science, Maths, PE, and Modern Languages. Strong focus on developing leadership skills and creativity.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music and Drama offered as A Level subjects. Music requires grade 4 standard on instrument/voice for A Level entry.
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Annual residential trip to France
Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, local community projects, and volunteer work.
Uniform
Black blazer with school badge, black trousers or RMGS pleated skirt, white shirt, clip-on tie, grey v-neck jumper for Years 7-9, black v-neck jumper for Years 10-11, black shoes with leather uppers. PE kit includes red t-shirt with RMGS logo, plain black shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms, trainers.
School Meals
Healthy school food available. Free school meals available for eligible families receiving certain benefits.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with expectations increasing by year group. Students are expected to complete approximately 1-2 hours per night in Years 7-9, increasing to 2-3 hours in Years 10-11, and 3-4 hours in Sixth Form.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of behaviour and conduct. Zero tolerance approach to bullying. Clear sanctions and rewards system in place. Students expected to uphold the school's values of respect, responsibility, and excellence.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in school but must be switched off during lessons.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SENCO support, learning support assistants, individual education plans for students with additional needs, and close liaison with external agencies and specialists.
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Route 96 from Gravesend, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: Rainham Station (London Overground)
Transport Info
Located at Pump Lane, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7AJ with onsite free parking available for staff.
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