South East · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Medway
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 26 August 2026Medway has 6 state-funded selective schools in this catalog. They use the shared Medway Test for September 2027 entry.
- Schools listed
- 6
- Verified routes
- 1
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.
| School | Selection type | Year 7 entry | Where | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereChatham, ME5 7EH · Medway | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereChatham, ME4 6TJ · Medway | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Holcombe Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereChatham, ME4 6JB · Medway | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | WhereGillingham, ME8 7AJ · Medway | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereRochester, ME1 3EL · Medway | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Rochester Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereRochester, ME1 3BY · Medway | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Assessment routes and their member schools
| Route | Type | Member schools on this page |
|---|---|---|
| Medway Test | TypeLocal authority selection test | Member schools on this page6 of 6 schools listed on this area page are verified members of this route. |
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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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