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Best Grammar Schools in Medway

The grammar schools in Medway form a genuine local cluster, yet their character is not identical to the wider Kent tradition that surrounds them. Medway's schools belong to a river-towns geography of their own, with town-to-town movement and school type giving the area a distinctive rhythm.

girls', boys', and co-ed options GL Assessment Kent Data checked 10 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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Top schools

Top grammar schools in Medway

Previewing the top 5 grammar schools in Medway by GCSE results. The full table ranks schools by GCSE results and adds competition level, shared test route detail, and admissions context.

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  1. Rank #1

    Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

    Moderate competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 56.9
  2. Rank #2

    The Rochester Grammar School

    Moderate competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 55.2
  3. Rank #3

    Fort Pitt Grammar School

    Moderate competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 48.3
  4. Rank #4

    Holcombe Grammar School

    Moderate competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 39.3
  5. Rank #5

    Rainham Mark Grammar School

    Moderate competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 39.1

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Map of grammar schools in Medway

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School ranking

Full grammar school ranking in Medway

This table ranks schools by GCSE results. Before saving a school, check the shared test route, school-level admissions rules, Ofsted, competition level, and daily journey.

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UK Rank #132

Fort Pitt Grammar School

Fort Pitt Grammar School, Fort Pitt Hill

Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: Moderate

Overall GCSE score:48.3

Assessment: GL Assessment

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UK Rank #144

Holcombe Grammar School

Holcombe Grammar School, Holcombe, Maidstone Road

Ofsted: GoodBoys onlyCompetition: Moderate

Overall GCSE score:39.3

Assessment: GL Assessment

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UK Rank #152

Chatham Grammar

Chatham Grammar, Rainham Road

Ofsted: GoodGirls onlyCompetition: High

Overall GCSE score:35.6

Assessment: GL Assessment

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Shared test guide

These schools share one test

The Medway Test guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.

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Open focused comparisons and guides for the routes, admissions rules, and journeys that matter in Medway.

Comparisons

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Medway overview

Medway grammar schools at a glance

6 grammar schools sit in Kent. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.

Schools 6 schools
Main places Medway
School mix Mixed
Tests GL

What stands out

Medway has six grammar schools in this ranking, concentrated around Chatham, Rochester and Rainham, with a separate local route from Kent.

School mix and route

Chatham has Chatham Grammar, Fort Pitt and Holcombe. Rochester has The Rochester Grammar School and Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School. Rainham Mark Grammar School is the co-educational route, so the school mix changes noticeably by town.

Area shape

What stands out in Medway

Medway is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.

Local school cluster

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, The Rochester Grammar School, Fort Pitt Grammar School, and 3 more schools sit close together in one compact cluster with boys', girls', and co-ed options.

School mix

The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and one co-ed option.

Shared route

The schools here all sit in the Medway Test route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.

Admissions

Catchment rules vary between schools. Competition varies noticeably across the area.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are Medway grammar schools mainly concentrated?

Medway grammar schools are mainly concentrated around Rochester, Chatham, and Rainham, which keeps the area much more compact than a large county ranking.

What school mix does Medway offer?

Medway includes boys' schools, girls' schools and one co-educational grammar school, so school type is one of the first useful filters.

Is Medway separate from Kent as a grammar-school area?

Yes. Medway is its own local selective cluster with its own route and school group, even though families often compare it alongside nearby parts of Kent.

Which Medway grammar school is co-educational?

Rainham Mark Grammar School is the co-educational grammar school in the Medway group.