The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 68.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
68.4
24.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
92%
50.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
94%
Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 200 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,171
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.5%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Brinklow (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Secondary · Very close
Delce Academy
Primary · Very close
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 321m away
St Peter's Infant School
Primary · 638m away
The Thomas Aveling School
Secondary · 819m away
Balfour Infant School
Primary · 915m away
Warren Wood Community Primary School and Language Unit
Primary · 920m away
Warren Wood Primary School
Primary · 920m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Rochester Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. The Rochester Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is The Rochester Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
The Rochester Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Rochester Grammar School?
The Rochester Grammar School currently has 1,171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Rochester Grammar School take?
The Rochester Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Rochester Grammar School?
The Rochester Grammar School is in Rochester, ME1 3BY, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Rochester Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Rochester Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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