The Rochester Grammar School Catchment Area
The Rochester Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Rochester, Medway , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1171 pupils, and a capacity of 1110 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,171
Pupils
1,110
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Rochester Grammar School Catchment Area Information
Entry to The Rochester Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Medway may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Medway catchment area documents →The Rochester Grammar School — School Information
- Full address
- Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 10.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136313
Other Secondary Schools in Rochester
If The Rochester Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Rochester are the next closest alternatives.
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME1 2FA
Leigh Academy Strood Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME2 2SX
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME1 3EL
The Thomas Aveling School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME1 2UW
Maritime Academy Catchment Area
Free schools · ME2 4YG
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Rochester Grammar School
Is The Rochester Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Rochester Grammar School currently has 1171 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1110 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Rochester Grammar School? ▾
The Rochester Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Medway publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does The Rochester Grammar School cover? ▾
The Rochester Grammar School is a secondary school in Rochester, 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 The Rochester Grammar School? ▾
The Rochester Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.