Rainham Mark Grammar School vs The Howard School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 843 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,568 students
The Howard School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,471 students
| Measure | Rainham Mark Grammar School Gillingham, South East | The Howard School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 679 | #384 of 679 |
| National rank | #256 of 4,090 | #2334 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,568 | 1,471 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,568 | 1,471 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 126.2% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.7 | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87.3% | 33% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.8% | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | 6.00 | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | 36.6 | 24.8 |
| town | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | rainhammark.com/ | www.thehoward-that.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rainham Mark Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 42.5).
- •Rainham Mark Grammar School is the larger school with 1,568 students compared with 1,471.
- •Rainham Mark Grammar School is co-educational and The Howard School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rainham Mark Grammar School better than The Howard School?
On the Success Index (England), Rainham Mark Grammar School ranks higher (90.2 vs 42.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rainham Mark Grammar School and The Howard School?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rainham Mark Grammar School: 1,568. The Howard School: 1,471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rainham Mark Grammar School and The Howard School rank in South East?
Rainham Mark Grammar School is 74th of 679 and The Howard School is 384th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).