The Rochester Grammar School, based in Rochester, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Rochester Grammar School currently has around 1171 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 0.9% boys and 99.1% girls. Around 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 42.7%. white british pupils make up about 24.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (99%) , including 95% who stay in school sixth forms and 4% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY |
| Website: | http://www.rochestergrammar.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 03333602120 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Medway |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Clare Brinklow |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136313 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1110 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1171 |
| Number of Boys: | 11 |
| Number of Girls: | 1160 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| African | 42.70% | 500 |
| White British | 24.80% | 290 |
| Indian | 8.90% | 104 |
| Other White | 4.40% | 52 |
| Other Mixed | 4.40% | 52 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 33 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 24 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 21 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Junior School The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Canon Close , Maidstone Road ME1 3EN | - not rated | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Canon Close , Maidstone Road ME1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | - not rated | 221 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars School 70 Maidstone Road , ME1 3DE | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripplevale School Rochester 9-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.