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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Medway, ME8 7AJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
+0.28
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
305 1st-choice / 232 places
Ranking
#873
of 3,141 nationally

About Rainham Mark Grammar School

Rainham Mark Grammar School is a popular choice among Medway families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 1,041 applications for 232 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.49. Of those, 305 families put it as their first preference, and 216 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation locally, though it is worth noting that the school does not publish a parent-view survey score, so direct feedback from current families isn't available in the data. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary with a sixth form, and it currently educates 1,551 pupils, which is above its stated capacity of 1,242. The headteacher is Agnes Hart, and the school has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2022, a downgrade from the Outstanding rating it held in its previous inspection in 2014.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPump Lane, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 7AJ
HeadteacherAgnes Hart
Local AuthorityMedway
Number of Pupils1,551
Free School Meals (FSM)10.4%
School Capacity1,551 / 1,242 (125% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolSports HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsLibrarySixth Form CentreTheatreDining HallScience LabsICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RoundersRugbyAthleticsDanceHockeyFootballCross CountryRowingBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDramaDebateCodingChoirModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainham Mark Grammar School

Rainham Mark Grammar School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.