At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Boys Only
Places per year: 205
Introduction
The Rochester Grammar School is a selective academy for girls in Rochester, Kent. At the core of The Rochester Grammar School is the idea that everyone can achieve excellence and should strive to do so. At The Rochester Grammar School diversity is celebrated and high priority is given to creating a safe space for children to mature and grow.
In 2019 The Rochester Grammar School achieved a progress 8 score of 0.81, which is “Well above average”. 96% of the students at The Rochester Grammar School entered into the EBacc. The average EBacc point score for The Rochester Grammar School was 6.59, compared to the local average of 4.05. Of the GCSE students at The Rochester Grammar School 92% achieved a 5+ in Maths and English, compared to the local average of 44%. The Attainment 8 score for The Rochester Grammar School was 69, the local average was 46.6.
We at 11 Plus Hero have gathered information regarding selective schools such as The Rochester Grammar School from across the country and detailed all of it on our site. We hope that the information on The Rochester Grammar School found on this page will help you understand what is required of you and your child for the exam.
The Rochester Grammar School’s Key Information
The key information, such as parking arrangements and Ofsted rating, for The Rochester Grammar School is below.
School Address
Full Address:
The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone RoadRochester
Kent
ME1 3BY
Contact Information
Parking in the school
There is parking within the school as well as on-street parking nearby.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Priestfield car park, Rochester, ME1 3AE, 0.5 miles from the school.
- Car Park: King street car park, Rochester, ME1 1UT, 1.2 miles from the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Priestfield car park, Rochester, ME1 3AE, 0.5 miles from the school.
- Car Park: King street car park, Rochester, ME1 1UT, 1.2 miles from the school.
Key Information for The Rochester Grammar School
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2008)
Selection Test
The Rochester Grammar School’s Key Dates and Application Information
Here are the dates relevant to the Medway Test and Open Tours. Please phone the school in order to book a tour.
Open Tours
Entry Exam Registration
Medway Test dates for children who attend Medway primary and junior schools
Medway Test date for children from non-Medway schools. One day will be allocated to each child who attends a non-Medway primary or junior school.
Results of the Medway Test
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for The Rochester Grammar School
The following links will help with applying to The Rochester Grammar School and understanding the Medway Test.
The Rochester Grammar School Exam Format
Applicants applying to The Rochester Grammar School must take the Medway Test. The Medway Test is common to all of the grammar schools in Medway, Kent.
The The Rochester Grammar School Entry Exam: Overview
The Medway Test is made up of three types of questions: Extended Writing, Maths, and Verbal Reasoning, each in a separate paper. Marks awarded in the Extended Writing and Maths papers are worth double, making them have greater weighting than the marks achieved in the Verbal Reasoning paper. GL Assessment provides the Maths and Verbal Reasoning papers.
Paper One
Extended Writing
Paper Two
Mathematics
Paper Three
Verbal Reasoning
The Medway Test 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ | Extended WritingExtended Writing |
Pass Mark
For 2023 admissions the pass mark for the Medway Test was a score of 488. This represents the top 23% of applicants, and this 23% is how the pass mark will be found for each year. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in the Medway Test in order to be able to be offered a place.
Pass Mark
For 2023 admissions the pass mark for the Medway Test was a score of 488. This represents the top 23% of applicants, and this 23% is how the pass mark will be found for each year. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in the Medway Test in order to be able to be offered a place.
Catchment Area
Applicants who attend one of the following schools will have greater priority for places: New Horizons Children’s Academy, The Gordon Children’s Academy, All Faiths Children’s Academy and Cedars Children’s Academy. The remaining places will be awarded based on distance of residence from the school.
Additional Eligibility
- “Education, Health and Care Plan”
- “Looked After Children”
- “Pupil Premium”
- Children who have a medical reason to attend the school
- Siblings of children currently attending The Rochester Grammar School
- Children of Staff at The Rochester Grammar School
The Rochester Grammar School FAQs
The pass mark for the Medway test is not known as it changes depending on results achieved.
The Rochester Grammar School mandates that applicants must take the Medway Test in order to be accepted.
GL Assessment papers can be purchased from GL Assessment.
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