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The Rochester Grammar School

Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY
Part of: THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Rochester Grammar School
Rochester, ME1 3BY
1,171 Pupils
1,110 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
10.50% FSM %
11 Boys
1,160 Girls
About The Rochester Grammar School

The Rochester Grammar School is a Secondary Academies serving Rochester and the surrounding area in Medway. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South East region.

It has 1,171 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,110. Current headteacher: Clare Brinklow.

Information on The Rochester Grammar School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Rochester and Strood
Ward Rochester East & Warren Wood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Girls
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-11-2010
UKPRN 10032200
URN 136313
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Martin Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ruth Rivers Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Ms Joanne Allen Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Clare Brinklow Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Phil Carey Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lauren French Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Alexandra Hall-Chen Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nathan Holloway Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Linn Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Martin Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Adeola Olagundoye Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lara Osmotherly Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rochester Grammar School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rochester, Medway.
The Rochester Grammar School has 1,171 pupils, with a capacity of 1,110.
The Rochester Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Rochester Grammar School is: Selective.
The Principal at The Rochester Grammar School is Mrs Clare Brinklow.
The Rochester Grammar School is at Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Rochester Grammar School: Has a sixth form.
The Rochester Grammar School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Clare Brinklow
Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY
03333602120
www.rochestergrammar.org.uk
Location
ME1 3BY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136313
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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