At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Mixed Boys and Girls
Places per year: 235
Introduction
Rainham Mark Grammar School is a mixed selective school in Rainham, Kent. Rainham Mark Grammar School ambition is to shape students into confident learners who take responsibility for their actions and carry this with them throughout their life. They see their role as nurturers and role models. Ofsted inspected Rainham Mark Grammar School in 2022 and found that the school was “Good”. They found that the school was “Good” in every key category, particularly highlighting the teachers’ passion and knowledge, the students’ support systems in place, and availability of the arts for students with yearly plays and more.
In 2019 Rainham Mark Grammar School achieved a progress 8 score of 0.27, which is “Above average”. 83% of the students at Rainham Mark Grammar School entered into the EBacc. The average EBacc point score for Rainham Mark Grammar School was 6.31, compared to the local average of 4.05. Of the GCSE students at Rainham Mark Grammar School 90% achieved a 5+ in Maths and English, compared to the local average of 44%. The Attainment 8 score for Rainham Mark Grammar School was 65.7, the local average was 46.6.
11 Plus Hero has collected data and information on most selective schools across the county, we have detailed their statistics and relevant entry exam requirements on our site. Here is the page on Rainham Mark Grammar School, we hope that this information will help you understand and prepare for the entry exam that your child will have to take. To best prepare for this entry exam we recommend that they make use of our practice papers.
Rainham Mark Grammar School’s Key Information
The key information, such as student intake and contact information, for Rainham Mark Grammar School below is regularly updated.
School Address
Full Address:
Rainham Mark Grammar School, Pump LaneRainham
Kent
ME8 7AJ
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: High St, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7JH, 1.3 miles from the school.
- Car Park: Longley Rd, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7RT, 1.4 miles from the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: High St, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7JH, 1.3 miles from the school.
- Car Park: Longley Rd, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7RT, 1.4 miles from the school.
Key Information for Rainham Mark 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 (2022)
Selection Test
Rainham Mark Grammar School’s Key Dates and Application Information
These are dates related to key events for Rainham Mark Grammar School and the Medway Test.
Open Events
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 Rainham Mark Grammar School
The following links will help with applying to Rainham Mark Grammar School.
Rainham Mark Grammar School Exam Format
Applicants applying to Rainham Mark Grammar School must take the Medway Test. The Medway Test is common to all of the grammar schools in Medway, Kent.
The Rainham Mark 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
Rainham Mark Grammar School does not use a catchment area, instead places are awarded based on distance of residence from the school.
Additional Eligibility
- “Education, Health and Care Plan”
- “Looked After Children”
- Children who receive “Free School Meals”
- Siblings of children currently attending Rainham Mark Grammar School
- Children of Staff at Rainham Mark Grammar School
Rainham Mark Grammar School FAQs
The pass mark for the Medway test is not known as it changes depending on results achieved.
Rainham Mark 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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