The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.3 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.3
13.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
29.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
9% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 357
- Capacity
- 47%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Paul Savage (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7PA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeigh Academy Strood
Secondary · 1.7km away
Abbey Court Foundation Special School
Special school · 1.8km away
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Primary · 1.8km away
Bligh Primary School (Infants)
Primary · 1.8km away
Elaine Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Elaine Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Primary · 2.5km away
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Gad's Hill School a selective school?
No. Gad's Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Gad's Hill School?
Gad's Hill School currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gad's Hill School take?
Gad's Hill School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Gad's Hill School?
Gad's Hill School is in Rochester, ME3 7PA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gad's Hill School have a sixth form?
No, Gad's Hill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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