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Welcome to Rainham School for Girls

At Rainham Sixth, we combine academic excellence and personal development to ignite ambition beyond the classroom into the world of university, work and life. We are an inclusive mixed Sixth Form that engages students in a learning journey that will challenge and inspire them. Students have an extensive choice of both academic and vocational subjects in a setting that will support, stretch and motivate them to realise their full potential. We pride ourselves on offering post-16 education that balances academic challenge and support for each student, whilst developing independence and preparing them for their future careers. Our highly skilled teachers means that students can achieve the very best results, coupled with expert careers and university advice from our Oxford trained UCAS specialist, students can secure places at top universities or competitive apprenticeships.The bespoke pastoral programme that continues from lower school ensures that all students make informed decisions about future pathways, including higher education, apprenticeships and employment. As a member of Rainham School for Girls Sixth Form, you will experience: collaboration, aspiration, respect and empowerment.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Girls

No. of Students

1,625 Total

No. of Boys

15 (0.9%)

No. of Girls

1,610 (99.1%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

13.2%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.54%

A*/A grades

13.71%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

88%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:40%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:46%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

41%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

12%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:33%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:10%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 13, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 17

Half Term 2

Oct 27 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 24

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

February Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Break

Apr 6 - Apr 17

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Natasha Scott

September 2021

University

Completed her A levels in Psychology, Biology and Geography in Rainham Girls 6th form and headed to the University of Kent in Canterbury to study Psychology.


Enrichment Activities

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Here at RSG we believe that learning doesn’t stop inside the classroom, and we are passionate about delivering a broad range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for our students all year round.

Sports clubs
Creative clubs
Performance / art

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityMedway
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls