# Rainham School for Girls — Gillingham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs V Shaw

## Contact

- **Address:** Derwent Way, Gillingham, Kent
- **Phone:** 01634 362746
- **Website:** http://www.rainhamgirls-tkat.org/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/gillingham/rainham-school-for-girls-12175

## About

Rainham School for Girls represents a culture of high aspiration, high expectation and success. Our aim is to provide an outstanding learning experience for all students within a safe, disciplined and caring environment.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2016
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2016

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding School for Girls: I've been blown away by the supportive teachers and excellent facilities at Rainham School for Girls. My daughter feels empowered and valued, and we're all so grateful for the opportunities she's had, from careers fairs to sports teams. The school's focus on CARE values has really made a difference to her confidence and self-esteem. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Happy and Challenging: We're really happy with Rainham School for Girls so far. My daughter is thriving in her classes and loves the sports facilities, especially the netball courts. The school's commitment to mental health and wellbeing is also a big plus for us, and we appreciate the regular updates we get from her teachers. *(Oct 2021)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: We had a bit of a mixed experience at Rainham School for Girls. On the one hand, my daughter loved the arts and drama facilities and the school's focus on aspiration and empowerment really resonated with me. On the other hand, we found the communication with teachers could be a bit patchy at times, and my daughter sometimes felt overwhelmed by the workload. Overall, I'd say it's a good school with some great strengths, but could do with a bit of improvement in certain areas. *(Jul 2020)*

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