Medway secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 22 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
- 764Leigh Academy RainhamGillingham · Academy Secondary22.3% Free school meals · 964 students
- 859Leigh Academy Hundred of HooRochester · Academy All-through43.2 Attainment 8 · 1,829 students
- 945Rainham School for GirlsGillingham · Academy Secondary44.3 Attainment 8 · 1,622 students
- 1043The Howard SchoolGillingham · Academy Secondary45.2 Attainment 8 · 1,471 students
- 1137Maritime AcademyRochester · Academy Secondary32.7% Free school meals · 736 students
- 1228The Thomas Aveling SchoolRochester · Academy Secondary41.3 Attainment 8 · 1,201 students
- 1326Leigh Academy StroodRochester · Academy Secondary41.2 Attainment 8 · 1,311 students
- 1426St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive SchoolRochester · Local authority Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 1,084 students
- 1522Brompton AcademyGillingham · Academy Secondary38.1 Attainment 8 · 1,399 students
- 1617King's School, RochesterRochester · Independent All-through20.5 Attainment 8 · 574 students
- 1717Rochester Independent CollegeRochester · Independent Secondary18.9 Attainment 8 · 401 students
- 1816Greenacre SchoolChatham · Academy Secondary29.8 Attainment 8 · 747 students
- 1914The Victory AcademyChatham · Academy Secondary35.5 Attainment 8 · 1,213 students
- 2014Waterfront UTCChatham · Academy Secondary30.0 Attainment 8 · 381 students
- 2113Walderslade SchoolChatham · Academy Secondary29.9 Attainment 8 · 697 students
- 2210The Robert Napier SchoolGillingham · Academy Secondary32.5 Attainment 8 · 1,048 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 |
| 7 | Leigh Academy Rainham Gillingham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 64.1 Top 50% | 22.3% Free school meals | 964 |
| 8 | Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Rochester · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 59.4 Top 50% | 43.2 Attainment 8 | 1,829 |
| 9 | Rainham School for Girls Gillingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 44.5 Lower 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 1,622 |
| 10 | The Howard School Gillingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 42.5 Lower 50% | 45.2 Attainment 8 | 1,471 |
| 11 | Maritime Academy Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 37.0 Lower 50% | 32.7% Free school meals | 736 |
| 12 | The Thomas Aveling School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.1 Lower 50% | 41.3 Attainment 8 | 1,201 |
| 13 | Leigh Academy Strood Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 26.2 Lower 50% | 41.2 Attainment 8 | 1,311 |
| 14 | St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 26.2 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,084 |
| 15 | Brompton Academy Gillingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 22.0 Lower 50% | 38.1 Attainment 8 | 1,399 |
| 16 | King's School, Rochester Rochester · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 17.3 Lower 50% | 20.5 Attainment 8 | 574 |
| 17 | Rochester Independent College Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–21 | Independent | 16.9 Lower 50% | 18.9 Attainment 8 | 401 |
| 18 | Greenacre School Chatham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 16.1 Lower 50% | 29.8 Attainment 8 | 747 |
| 19 | The Victory Academy Chatham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 14.2 Lower 50% | 35.5 Attainment 8 | 1,213 |
| 20 | Waterfront UTC Chatham · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 14.0 Lower 50% | 30.0 Attainment 8 | 381 |
| 21 | Walderslade School Chatham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 13.4 Lower 50% | 29.9 Attainment 8 | 697 |
| 22 | The Robert Napier School Gillingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 9.8 Lower 50% | 32.5 Attainment 8 | 1,048 |
The Rochester Grammar School in Rochester leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Medway with a Success Index (England) of 95.2. Of the 22 schools shown, 19 are academy, 2 are independent, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South East secondary 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 secondary school in Medway?
The Rochester Grammar School in Rochester, South East ranks first among secondary schools in Medway with a Success Index (England) of 95.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,206).
How are secondary 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.