Rainham Mark Grammar School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Rainham Mark Grammar School
Address: Pump Lane, Rainham
Town/City: Gillingham
County: Kent
Postcode: ME8 7AJ
Telephone Number: 01634 364151
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Aletheia Academies Trust
Sponsor: Aletheia Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Agnes Hart
Capacity: 1242
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1568 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 126% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.9%

Location and administration

URN: 136864
DfE Number: 887/5420
UKPRN: 10034121
UPRN: 44096394
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Gillingham and Rainham (E14001246)
Electoral Ward: Rainham North (E05014461)

Easting & Northing: 580729E, 166755N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 22' 18.2" N 0° 35' 42.95" E
Plus Code: 9F329HCW+M4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Budd Birkitt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Budd Birkitt - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Linda Bourne - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Linda Bourne - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Budd Burkitt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Louise Cox - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Cox - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2022 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 14 December 2026.
  • Shannon Dare - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Ms Shannon Dare - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Mrs Fay Fautley - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 January 2027.
  • Fay Fautley - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Stephen Funnell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Mr Steve Funnell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 February 2028.
  • Mrs Agnes Hart - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Mrs Agnes Hart - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Alison Mitchell - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 October 2026.
  • Kasia Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Ms Kasia Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 December 2027.
  • Mr Owen Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 22 June 2030.
  • Owen Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Danielle Stewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 September 2026.