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The Rochester Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.6 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,171
Capacity
1,110
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school showcases strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 4% of the UK. Nearly all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 92% attain grade 5 or above, highlighting the school's commitment to excellence. Additionally, a high percentage of students enter the EBacc, reflecting a robust curriculum that prepares them well for future academic pursuits.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 68.4 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 92% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 94% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 80% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African42.7%
White British24.8%
Asian Indian8.9%
Mixed Other4.4%
White Other4.4%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.37144, 0.50089 · ME1 3BY
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN136313
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rochestergrammar.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Rochester Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
The Rochester Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is The Rochester Grammar School a good school?
The Rochester Grammar School scores 86.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Rochester Grammar School in GCSEs?
The Rochester Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 68.4. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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