The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 265 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 125 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,625
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Vicki Shaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Rainham School for Girls a selective school?
No. Rainham School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rainham School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Rainham School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rainham School for Girls?
Rainham School for Girls currently has 1,625 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rainham School for Girls take?
Rainham School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rainham School for Girls?
Rainham School for Girls is in Gillingham, ME8 0BX, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rainham School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Rainham School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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