Is Rainham School for Girls a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 7th of 20 secondary schools in Medway. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Rainham School for Girls's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Rainham School for Girls averaged an Attainment 8 score of 44.8 (England: 46.2). 28.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Rainham School for Girls?

Applications for Year 7 places at Rainham School for Girls starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Rainham School for Girls

Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0BX

Local ranking7th of 20 secondary schools in Medway

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1558

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 44.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 28.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 63.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 264

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Higher education: 41.0%
Apprenticeships: 12.0%
Employment: 33.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

31.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

35.1

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

113

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 4.9% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 27.7
16-18 Cohort: 272

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1625
Boys: 23 (1%)
Girls: 1599 (99%)
Capacity: 1558 (104% full)
SEND: 15.5%
FSM Eligible: 22.7%
EAL: 8.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 14.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 91.2
Budget per Pupil: £5,970/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.6%
Black African: 6.5%
White Other: 2.7%
Asian Indian: 1.6%
Asian Pakistani: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 1.4%

78.6%

White British

6.5%

Black African

2.7%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01634362746

headteacher@rainhamgirls-tkat.org

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Derwent Way

Gillingham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 136456
UKPRN: 10032961
Establishment No.: 4199
Trust: THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST

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