The Rochester Grammar School

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Rochester, ME13BY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
69.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.67
English & Maths grade 4+ %
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 100.0%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 January 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Maidstone Road
Rochester, ME13BY
Phone
3333602120
Website
rochestergrammar.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136313
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY
Website
http://www.rochestergrammar.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1110 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,177
Free School Meals
10.0% (118 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
71.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
21.6
English Attainment 8:
14.4
Maths Attainment 8:
14.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
21.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
21.6
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
86.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.8%
Ebacc Languages:
90.5%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.67
Progress 8 Range:
0.45 to 0.89
University Progression:
70.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
17.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
70%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
99 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
86.9 (+67.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
71.6 (+32.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.6 (7.9 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
74 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
147
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,177 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Baccalaureate (International Baccalaureate)
★ ★★★★
(97 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"excellence for all"

Raising Aspirations, Delivering Excellence Transforming Life Chances Advanced Thinking School

A UNICEF Rights Respecting School (RRSA); achieved the Silver Award in 2023 and working towards Gold.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal emphasising pride in the ethos of “excellence for all” and the highest expectations of learners in academic achievement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debating Society Debate Club Law Society Medic Society

Sports

Handball

Facilities

Independent Learning Centre Fitness Suite

Curriculum Highlights

English Baccalaureate is standard Wide range of GCSE and A Level subjects Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning rooted in cognitive science Thinking School culture with metacognitive strategies Co-curricular programme across sport, STEM, the arts and oracy Leadership pathways and opportunities such as Student Voice and executive roles Enrichment and EPQ in Sixth Form to complement main courses

Admissions Criteria

The school uses in-year admissions outside the normal admissions round; 11+ testing is valid for entry to Year 7 within the coordinated scheme; if applications exceed places, oversubscription criteria apply; in-year admissions are handled via in-year admissions process; there are provisions for testing outside the normal age range and for admission appeals.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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