RAINHAM MARK GRAMMAR SCHOOL in Kent, Gillingham

Education Centre Information: Rainham Mark Grammar School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Medway
Establishment Open Date: 01/04/1992
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/06/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1238
Number of boys: 758
Number of girls: 480
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in Rochester before the Second World War, moving to Gillingham in the 1950s; current 22-acre site in Rainham, with a river view, dates from 1965. New buildings opened after it became co-educational in 1972; became grant-maintained in 1992, enabling the refurbishment of older buildings, new drama facilities and laboratories. A new English block was opened in 1995. Music is strong and includes an orchestra, choirs and a wind band. There are soccer and netball teams for all years in addition to tennis, athletics, dance, gymnastics, trampoline, basketball, girls' soccer, a Saturday sports club and national representatives in soccer, netball and hockey. Curriculum strengths include English, modern languages, mathematics and economics. Specialist science college status. Over-subscribed, with two applications per place. Sportsmark; Investor in People status. The school aims to be a friendly, caring and stimulating community, which motivates young activities to enjoy learning, participate enthusiastically in wider activities and make the lost of their abilities.