The Rochester Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Rochester Grammar School is a secondary school in Rochester for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 110 schools in Medway. It ranks 2nd of 6 secondary schools in Rochester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 5 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Pupils and students at The Rochester Grammar School respect the high standards that the school sets for them. They share leaders' ambition for them to thrive academically and succeed as global citizens. Pupils believe in the school motto, 'Transforming Life Chances', and speak passionately about how important the school has been in shaping their future. As one sixth-form student said: 'Being here has built my confidence and helped to develop my character.' Pupils respect each other's differences and celebrate the school's diverse community. Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly if it happens. Pupils feel safe at school. Behaviour in class and around the school is very calm, courteous and respectful. Most pupils enjoy their time at school. Consequently, they attend well, are punctual to lessons and work hard. Pupils enjoy the wide range of activities that extend the curriculum beyond their academic studies. Many pupils take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Clubs and opportunities inspire pupils to develop their own interest and hobbies. Sixth- form students take the lead in a number of these activities and benefit from the leadership opportunities to develop their character and confidence.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the support for disadvantaged pupils is not implemented consistently well. As a result, some disadvantaged pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that their improvement strategies are consistently applied across all subjects.
- Some pupils do not feel that their views are taken into account by staff and leaders. Leaders should consider how they engage effectively with pupils to enable them to become more actively involved in the school community.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
225 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,206 pupils on roll, with places for 1,110
Schools near The Rochester Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 69.5 |
| The Thomas Aveling School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.3 |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 40.0 |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 65.9 |
| Holcombe Grammar School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 62.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Brinklow
- Phone
- 03333602120
- Address
- Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY
- Local authority
- Medway
- URN
- 136313
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.