Rainham School for Girls Catchment Area
Rainham School for Girls is a academy converter secondary school in Gillingham, Medway , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1625 pupils, and a capacity of 1558 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,625
Pupils
1,558
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Rainham School for Girls Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Rainham School for Girls sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Medway. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Medway catchment area documents →Rainham School for Girls — School Information
- Full address
- Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0BX
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136456
Other Secondary Schools in Gillingham
If Rainham School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Gillingham are the next closest alternatives.
Gillingham School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SP8 4QP
Brompton Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME7 5HT
Rainham Mark Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME8 7AJ
The Robert Napier School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME7 2LX
The Howard School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME8 0BX
Leigh Academy Rainham Catchment Area
Free schools · ME8 8GS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rainham School for Girls
Is Rainham School for Girls oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Rainham School for Girls currently has 1625 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1558 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Rainham School for Girls? ▾
Admission to Rainham School for Girls is managed by Medway. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Rainham School for Girls cover? ▾
Rainham School for Girls is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Rainham School for Girls? ▾
Rainham School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.