The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 82% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 20.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
20.5
23.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
19% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 652
- Capacity
- 82%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mr Simon Fisher (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Satis House, Boley Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1TE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Primary · 381m away
Rochester Independent College
Independent · 765m away
Ripplevale School Rochester
Independent · 908m away
FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Special school · 1.0km away
All Faiths' Children's Community School
Primary · 1.1km away
All Faiths Children's Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is King's School, Rochester a selective school?
No. King's School, Rochester is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend King's School, Rochester?
King's School, Rochester currently has 652 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's School, Rochester take?
King's School, Rochester caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is King's School, Rochester?
King's School, Rochester is in Rochester, ME1 1TE, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's School, Rochester have a sixth form?
Yes, King's School, Rochester has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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