Best Grammar Schools in Medway
6 grammar schools found
Key Facts
- Medway is home to 6 grammar schools, accounting for 2.8% of all schools in the area, with a total of 7,223 pupils on roll.
- These schools have achieved 100% Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 2 Outstanding and 4 Good out of 6 inspected, surpassing the national average.
- Medway's grammar schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.52 and Attainment 8 score of 65.68, significantly above national averages.
- With 90.6% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, and a persistent absence rate of 12.4%, Medway's grammar schools show effective teaching and attendance strategies.
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chatham, ME4 6TJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.64
Attainment 866.5
Eng+Maths95%
Pupils987
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Rochester, ME1 3EL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.90
Attainment 870.3
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,528
The Rochester Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME1 3BY
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.67
Attainment 871.6
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,171
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Gillingham, ME8 7AJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.28
Attainment 863.4
Eng+Maths98%
Pupils1,551
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 grammar schools in Medway, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.52 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 65.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,868 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.