Rainham Mark Grammar School

URN: 136864 • Gillingham ME8 7AJ

Overview

Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Ofsted rating
n/a

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Agnes Hart (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01634364151
Website
Visit
Address
Pump Lane, Gillingham ME8 7AJ

Summary

Rainham Mark Grammar School, located in Gillingham, Medway, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,551 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,242. The school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment, with admissions for Year 7 based on selective testing administered by Medway Council. The tests include Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and an Extended Writing exercise, typically taken in September prior to the admission year.

The school prioritises inclusivity and support, offering places based on various criteria, including children in public care, those eligible for Free School Meals, and siblings of current students. The admissions process is structured to ensure transparency and fairness, with clear guidelines for parents to follow.

Rainham Mark Grammar School fosters a strong community ethos, encouraging parental involvement and open communication through its dedicated admissions team. For further information regarding admissions and school policies, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the admissions team directly.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
RMET
Capacity
1242
Pupils
1551
Boys
842
Girls
709
FSM %
10.40
Open date
2011-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1551 842 709 1242 10.40
2024-09-11 1535 843 692 1242 8.60
2023-09-11 1545 813 732 1242 6.60
2022-09-11 1545 813 732 1242 6.60
2021-09-11 1487 810 677 1242 5.90
2020-09-11 1442 797 645 1242 5.00

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