South East · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Medway
Medway has 6 state-funded selective schools in this catalog. They use the shared Medway Test for September 2027 entry.
September 2027 entry
Evidence reviewed 26 August 2026
Selective schools in Medway
6 schools with complete admissions guides across Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester. School addresses come from the current official school census; admissions claims remain separately evidence-gated.
- Chatham GrammarFully selective state school · Girls for Year 7 admissionChatham, ME5 7EH · Medway
- Fort Pitt Grammar SchoolFully selective state school · Girls for Year 7 admissionChatham, ME4 6TJ · Medway
- Holcombe Grammar SchoolFully selective state school · Boys for Year 7 admissionChatham, ME4 6JB · Medway
- Rainham Mark Grammar SchoolFully selective state school · Mixed Year 7 admissionGillingham, ME8 7AJ · Medway
- Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical SchoolFully selective state school · Boys for Year 7 admissionRochester, ME1 3EL · Medway
- The Rochester Grammar SchoolFully selective state school · Girls for Year 7 admissionRochester, ME1 3BY · Medway
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Questions families ask
How many selective schools are listed in Medway?
The current directory lists 6 verified selective schools in Medway: The Rochester Grammar School, Fort Pitt Grammar School, Holcombe Grammar School, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Rainham Mark Grammar School, and Chatham Grammar.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Medway?
The current evidence links Medway Test to Medway. Each route guide identifies its own member schools.
Are all Medway schools covered by one test?
Not necessarily. The school list and assessment-route memberships are separate facts. Check each school guide and the named route's member-school list before registering.
How current is the information for Medway?
Trace Learn reviewed 5 attached evidence sources by 2026-08-26. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 25 August 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 25 August 2026.
- School admission arrangements 2027
Medway Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Key dates for applying for secondary school: September 2027 entry
Medway Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- About the Medway Test
Medway Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- How the Medway Test is marked
Medway Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
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