The Rochester Grammar School

URN: 136313 • Rochester ME1 3BY

Overview

Name
The Rochester Grammar School
URN
136313
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
69.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Clare Brinklow (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
03333602120
Website
Visit
Address
Maidstone Road, Rochester ME1 3BY

Summary

The Rochester Grammar School is a girls' secondary academy located in Rochester, Medway, with a current enrolment of 1,171 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,110. The school is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that prioritises academic excellence and personal development. The ethos of "excellence for all" underpins the school's approach, encouraging students to engage actively in their learning and contribute positively to the school community.

The school offers a robust curriculum designed to challenge and inspire students, with a strong emphasis on metacognition and thinking skills, reflecting its status as an Advanced Thinking School. Rochester Grammar School consistently achieves high academic results, ranking first among secondary schools in Medway and placing in the top 50 schools nationally according to The Sunday Times’ Parent Power League Table for 2025.

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend the Open Day on 4th October 2025, with presentations from the Principal and opportunities for school tours available from 6th to 16th October. The school is dedicated to transforming life chances for its students through a supportive and enriching educational experience.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1110
Pupils
1171
Boys
11
Girls
1160
FSM %
10.50
Open date
2010-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1171 11 1160 1110 10.50
2024-09-11 1177 15 1162 1110 8.60
2023-09-11 1184 6 1178 1110 6.00
2022-09-11 1184 6 1178 1110 6.00
2021-09-11 1214 22 1192 1110 4.60
2020-09-11 1236 35 1201 1110 4.10

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