Rainham School for Girls vs The Howard School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 143 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainham School for Girls
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,622 students
The Howard School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,471 students
| Measure | Rainham School for Girls Gillingham, South East | The Howard School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #380 of 679 | #384 of 679 |
| National rank | #2253 of 4,090 | #2334 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,622 | 1,471 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,622 | 1,471 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | 33% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.1% | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | 24.8 |
| town | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rainhamgirls-tkat.org/ | www.thehoward-that.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rainham School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.5 vs 42.5).
- •Rainham School for Girls is the larger school with 1,622 students compared with 1,471.
- •Rainham School for Girls is girls 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 School for Girls better than The Howard School?
On the Success Index (England), Rainham School for Girls ranks higher (44.5 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 School for Girls and The Howard School?
About 143 m in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rainham School for Girls: 1,622. The Howard School: 1,471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rainham School for Girls and The Howard School rank in South East?
Rainham School for Girls is 380th of 679 and The Howard School is 384th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).