Is The Rochester Grammar School a girls school?

Yes — The Rochester Grammar School is a girls school.

How many pupils does The Rochester Grammar School have?

The Rochester Grammar School has 1,171 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Rochester Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

The Rochester Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).

How does The Rochester Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Rochester Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 67.5 in 2025/26.

Is The Rochester Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Rochester Grammar School is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Rochester Grammar School?

The Rochester Grammar School is located at Maidstone Road, Rochester, Medway, ME1 3BY.

The Rochester Grammar School

Maidstone Road, Rochester, Medway, ME1 3BY

Good

Inspected 17 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

67.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,171

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Rochester Grammar School

The Rochester Grammar School is an academy converter in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,171 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 67.5 (2025/26). 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,171 / 1,110 (105%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.9%

Free school meals

21.4%

EAL

SEN support

1.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

67.5

Attainment 8

185 pupils

93%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

97.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

84%

To higher education

47%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

98%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.4%

Overall absence

10.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

71.75

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

16.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

4.66

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

£51,708

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,292 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.4% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

5.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,757

Spend per pupil

£7,208

Income per pupil

75%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Maidstone Road, Rochester, Medway, ME1 3BY
Phone: 03333602120
Principal: Clare Brinklow
Website: http://www.rochestergrammar.org.uk

Academy Trust

THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Rochester Grammar School?: The Rochester Grammar School is an academy converter in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is The Rochester Grammar School a girls school?: Yes — The Rochester Grammar School is a girls school.
How many pupils does The Rochester Grammar School have?: The Rochester Grammar School has 1,171 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Rochester Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: The Rochester Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).
How does The Rochester Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Rochester Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 67.5 in 2025/26.
Is The Rochester Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Rochester Grammar School is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Rochester Grammar School?: The Rochester Grammar School is located at Maidstone Road, Rochester, Medway, ME1 3BY.