Best secondary schools in Gillingham (Medway) (2026)
Gillingham (Medway) has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Rainham Mark Grammar School, in the top 5% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 44.6, against 46.1 for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There is 1 grammar school.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 5% in England |
Rainham Mark Grammar School Gillingham (Medway) · Grammar |
62.9 | 62.7 | 87% | Good | |
2 Bottom 37% in England |
Rainham School for Girls Gillingham (Medway) · Girls |
44.6 | 44.3 | 30% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 32% in England |
The Howard School Gillingham (Medway) · Boys |
43.4 | 45.2 | 33% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 6% in England |
Brompton Academy Gillingham (Medway) |
36.2 | 38.1 | 25% | Not judged | |
5 Bottom 1% in England |
The Robert Napier School Gillingham (Medway) |
30.5 | 32.5 | 16% | Not judged |
Other towns in Kent
- Ashford
- Broadstairs
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- Chatham
- Dartford
- Dover
- Folkestone
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- Maidstone
- Margate
- Rochester
- Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Sittingbourne
- Tonbridge
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What is the best secondary school in Gillingham (Medway)?
On exam results over the last three years, Rainham Mark Grammar School is the top-ranked secondary school in Gillingham (Medway), in the top 5% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.