Best Schools in Rochester
84 schools in Rochester
Key Facts
- Rochester has a total of 84 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Rochester have 60.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 10,438 pupils across 39 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Rochester outperform national averages at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.24, an Attainment 8 score of 53.41, and 57.6% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Rochester, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.14 and spending per pupil of £7,458, while secondary schools have a ratio of 19.32 and spending per pupil of £7,296.
Top Nurseries in Rochester
38 nurseries in Rochester
Top Primary Schools in Rochester
40 primary schools in Rochester
King's School, Rochester
Rochester, ME1 1TE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils652
P/T Ratio–
Leigh Academy High Halstow
Ofsted
Outstanding
Rochester, ME3 8TF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence5.7%
Pupils212
P/T Ratio20.6
Top Secondary Schools in Rochester
7 secondary schools in Rochester
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Rochester, ME1 3EL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.90
Attainment 870.3
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,528
The Rochester Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME1 3BY
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.67
Attainment 871.6
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,171
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME3 9HH
Academy · All-through · Ages 4–19
Progress 8-0.07
Attainment 841.1
KS2 Expected73%
Pupils1,847
Top Special Schools in Rochester
2 special schools in Rochester
Top Independent Schools in Rochester
5 independent schools in Rochester
King's School, Rochester
Rochester, ME1 1TE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils652
P/T Ratio–
CO
City of Rochester School
Rochester, ME3 8UJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils64
P/T Ratio–
RS
Ripplevale School Rochester
Rochester, ME1 1BG
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–25
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils146
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Rochester has 84 schools, including 40 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 38 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Rochester | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.17 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,149 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.