Best Private Schools in Rochester
5 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Rochester, 5 independent schools (6.0% of 84) educate 1,615 pupils, a relatively small proportion of the area's schools.
- Rochester's private schools have 100.0% Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 1 Outstanding and 3 Good out of 4 inspected schools.
- The 5 private schools in Rochester have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 15.0% have special educational needs.
- Pupils in Rochester's private schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 15.60 and 0.0% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, significantly below national averages.
King's School, Rochester
Rochester, ME1 1TE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
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Pupils652
P/T Ratio–
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City of Rochester School
Rochester, ME3 8UJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils64
P/T Ratio–
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Ripplevale School Rochester
Rochester, ME1 1BG
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–25
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils146
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 private schools in Rochester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Rochester | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.17 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 15.6 | 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.