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Rainham Mark Grammar School
Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.4 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,551
Capacity
1,242
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
125%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally. The high percentages of students achieving grade 4+ (96%) and grade 5+ (87%) in English and Maths, along with a 94% EBacc entry rate, highlight its commitment to rigorous academic standards. Additionally, 69% of students progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a solid pathway for future opportunities.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality 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. | 62.7 | Top 6% 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%. | 96% | Top 5% 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%. | 87% | 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 3% 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%. | 71% | Top 3% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 169 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.8%
Black African8.6%
Asian Indian6.3%
Mixed Other5.9%
White Other3.4%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.37109, 0.59510 · ME8 7AJ
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Rainham Mark Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Rainham Mark Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is Rainham Mark Grammar School a good school?
Rainham Mark Grammar School scores 81.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Mark Grammar School in GCSEs?
Rainham Mark Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.7. 96% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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