Medway grammar schools league table 2025
State schools with selective admissions. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 6 schools in Medway, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 195The Rochester Grammar SchoolRochester · Academy Secondary68.4 Attainment 8 · 1,206 students
- 295Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical SchoolRochester · Academy Secondary69.5 Attainment 8 · 1,555 students
- 391Fort Pitt Grammar SchoolChatham · Academy Secondary65.9 Attainment 8 · 1,009 students
- 490Rainham Mark Grammar SchoolGillingham · Academy Secondary62.7 Attainment 8 · 1,568 students
- 587Holcombe Grammar SchoolChatham · Academy Secondary62.4 Attainment 8 · 1,060 students
- 680Chatham GrammarChatham · Academy Secondary61.8 Attainment 8 · 948 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rochester Grammar School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.2 Top 5% | 68.4 Attainment 8 | 1,206 |
| 2 | Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 94.5 Top 5% | 69.5 Attainment 8 | 1,555 |
| 3 | Fort Pitt Grammar School Chatham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.5 Top 10% | 65.9 Attainment 8 | 1,009 |
| 4 | Rainham Mark Grammar School Gillingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.2 Top 10% | 62.7 Attainment 8 | 1,568 |
| 5 | Holcombe Grammar School Chatham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.5 Top 10% | 62.4 Attainment 8 | 1,060 |
| 6 | Chatham Grammar Chatham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 79.6 Top 25% | 61.8 Attainment 8 | 948 |
The Rochester Grammar School in Rochester leads the 2025 list of grammar schools in Medway with a Success Index (England) of 95.2. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East grammar schools league table, every school on the Medway page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best grammar school in Medway?
The Rochester Grammar School in Rochester, South East ranks first among grammar schools in Medway with a Success Index (England) of 95.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,206).
How are grammar schools in Medway ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.