The best secondary schools in Medway

Compare 20 top-rated secondary schools in Medway, ranked by Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School vs The Rochester Grammar School

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
A87
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Rochester, ME1 3EL

The Rochester Grammar School

Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
B80
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Rochester, ME1 3BY

Fort Pitt Grammar School

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
B79
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Chatham, ME4 6TJ

Rainham Mark Grammar School

Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
B70
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Gillingham, ME8 7AJ

Chatham Grammar

Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
C69
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Chatham, ME5 7EH

Holcombe Grammar School

Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
C67
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Chatham, ME4 6JB

Rainham School for Girls

Ofsted: StrongUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
C62
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Gillingham, ME8 0BX

The Howard School

Ofsted: StrongUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
C62
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Gillingham, ME8 0BX

The Thomas Aveling School

Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
C55
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Rochester, ME1 2UW

Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo

Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
C55
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Location
Rochester, ME3 9HH

Leigh Academy Strood

Ofsted: StrongUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
D54
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Location
Rochester, ME2 2SX

Brompton Academy

Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
D49
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Location
Gillingham, ME7 5HT

The Victory Academy

Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
D48
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Location
Chatham, ME4 5JB

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Ofsted: Requires improvementUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
D44
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Location
Rochester, ME1 2FA

Leigh Academy Rainham

Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
C59
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Location
Gillingham, ME8 8GS

Waterfront UTC

Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
D40
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary
Location
Chatham, ME4 4FQ

The Robert Napier School

Ofsted: Requires improvementUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
F30
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Location
Gillingham, ME7 2LX

Maritime Academy

Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
C57
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Location
Rochester, ME2 4YG

Walderslade School

Ofsted: InadequateUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
F25
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Chatham, ME5 0LE

Greenacre School

Ofsted: InadequateUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026
Score
F23
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Chatham, ME5 0LP

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