Rainham School for Girls, based in Gillingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Rainham School for Girls currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Derwent Way, Gillingham, ME8 0BX |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Medway |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jacquie Dunn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118823 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1597 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Infant School Orchard Street , Rainham ME8 9AE | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Infant School St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street , Orchard Street ME8 9AE | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Orchard Street , Rainham ME8 9AE | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Rainham Orchard Street , Rainham ME8 9AE | - not rated | 921 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames View Junior School Bloors Lane , Rainham ME8 7DX | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | - not rated | 156 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryony School 157 Marshall Road , Rainham ME8 0AJ | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Education Trust Acorn Study Centre , 46 Orchard Street ME8 9AB | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meredale Independent Primary School Solomon Road , ME8 8EB | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isp Rainham Old Church , High Street ME8 8AY | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.