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.

Medway has 19 secondary schools, of which 2 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 14 rated Good — 84% of secondary schools in Medway are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Medway follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

19
Total schools
2
Outstanding
11%
Outstanding rate
62%
Avg KS2 SATs
36
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Secondary
 Outstanding 97 View school
🥈 Fort Pitt Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥉 The Rochester Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 88 View school
4. Rainham Mark Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 81 View school
5. Holcombe Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
6. Leigh Academy Rainham
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
7. Chatham Grammar
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
8. The Howard School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
9. Rainham School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
10. The Thomas Aveling School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
11. Leigh Academy Strood
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
12. Maritime Academy
Secondary
 — 50 View school
13. The Victory Academy
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
14. Waterfront UTC
Secondary
 Good 40 View school
15. St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Secondary
 Good 37 View school
16. Brompton Academy
Secondary
 Good 35 View school
17. The Robert Napier School
Secondary
 Good 28 View school
18. Walderslade School
Secondary
 Inadequate 18 View school
19. Greenacre School
Secondary
 Inadequate 18 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 2 (11%) 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 Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical 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?
11% of secondary schools in Medway are rated Outstanding and 74% 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.