Best Primary Schools in Rochester
39 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Rochester, 39 primary schools, which is 46.4% of the total, educate 10,438 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.14.
- Rochester's primary schools have 100.0% Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 4 Outstanding and 24 Good out of 28 inspected schools.
- 60.9% of pupils in Rochester's primary schools meet the expected standard at KS2, compared to the national average of 61.0%, with 23.3% eligible for free school meals.
- Primary schools in Rochester have a persistent absence rate of 15.9%, spending £7,458 per pupil, with 15.3% of pupils having special educational needs.
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
Bligh Primary School (Infants)
Rochester, ME2 2XJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.0%
Pupils309
P/T Ratio23.4
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–
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME2 3HQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.3%
Pupils143
P/T Ratio17.9
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME3 7PU
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence6.6%
Pupils189
P/T Ratio23.6
All Faiths Children's Academy
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME2 4UF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence4.9%
Pupils221
P/T Ratio20.5
Delce Academy
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME1 2NJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence7.0%
Pupils327
P/T Ratio22.1
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME2 3HQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.7%
Pupils296
P/T Ratio18.7
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Rochester, ME1 1US
Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.4%
Pupils238
P/T Ratio19.6
SP
St Peter's Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME1 2HU
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence10.1%
Pupils66
P/T Ratio14.3
Chattenden Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME3 8LF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence8.2%
Pupils208
P/T Ratio19.0
Cliffe Woods Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Rochester, ME3 8UJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence4.9%
Pupils422
P/T Ratio25.3
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
Rochester, ME1 3LF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected87%
Absence4.2%
Pupils219
P/T Ratio19.9
Crest Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME1 2QA
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.0%
Pupils138
P/T Ratio17.1
Elaine Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME2 2YN
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence6.7%
Pupils282
P/T Ratio27.9
Halling Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME2 1ER
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence5.8%
Pupils399
P/T Ratio21.6
Leigh Academy Peninsula East
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME3 9HR
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence5.6%
Pupils234
P/T Ratio29.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 40 primary schools in Rochester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Rochester | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,458 | £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.