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Rainham School for Girls
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.4 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,625
Capacity
1,558
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 59% nationally. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 30% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with a commendable focus on education.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 46% | Top 47% 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%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
Black African6.2%
White Other2.6%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.36243, 0.59218 · ME8 0BX
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN136456
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rainhamgirls-tkat.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Rainham School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Rainham School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2016.
Is Rainham School for Girls a good school?
Rainham School for Girls scores 41.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Rainham School for Girls in GCSEs?
Rainham School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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