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The Rochester Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 1,180 girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Holcombe Grammar School, The Victory Academy, Maritime Academy, Colchester Royal Grammar School and Goodwin Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Attainment, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Admissions and Environment.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is an entrance exam.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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