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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
41%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
12%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Go to School WebsiteKey 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
Show all storiesNatasha 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.
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