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Rainham Mark Grammar School
Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 7AJ
Rainham Mark Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 1,570 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Attendance and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Finances.
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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.)
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.

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