Best Secondary Schools in Medway 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 19 schools across Medway. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

21%

Outstanding rate

62%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Rochester Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	92	View school
🥈	Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Secondary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥉	Fort Pitt Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
4.	Rainham Mark Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
5.	Chatham Grammar Secondary	Good	64	View school
6.	Holcombe Grammar School Secondary	Good	62	View school
7.	Rainham School for Girls Secondary	Good	49	View school
8.	The Howard School Secondary	Good	49	View school
9.	The Thomas Aveling School Secondary	Good	46	View school
10.	The Victory Academy Secondary	Good	43	View school
11.	Brompton Academy Secondary	Good	43	View school
12.	Leigh Academy Rainham Secondary	Good	38	View school
13.	St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Secondary	Good	38	View school
14.	Leigh Academy Strood Secondary	Good	36	View school
15.	The Robert Napier School Secondary	Good	35	View school
16.	Waterfront UTC Secondary	Inadequate	16	View school
17.	Greenacre School Secondary	Inadequate	15	View school
18.	Walderslade School Secondary	Inadequate	15	View school
19.	Maritime Academy Secondary	—	10	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Medway?

There are 19 secondary schools in Medway, of which 4 (21%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Medway?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Medway is The Rochester Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Medway?

Primary and secondary school applications in Medway are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Medway council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Medway?

21% of secondary schools in Medway are rated Outstanding and 58% are rated Good. 77.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.