The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2008).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 18.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2008
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
18.9
24.9 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
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
35% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–21
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 97%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mr Alistair Brownlow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRipplevale School Rochester
Independent · Very close
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Secondary · 549m away
St Peter's Infant School
Primary · 853m away
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Secondary · 923m away
St John's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 987m away
St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Balfour Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rochester Independent College a selective school?
No. Rochester Independent College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rochester Independent College's Ofsted rating?
Rochester Independent College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2008. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rochester Independent College?
Rochester Independent College currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rochester Independent College take?
Rochester Independent College caters for pupils aged 11 to 21.
Where is Rochester Independent College?
Rochester Independent College is in Rochester, ME1 1HY, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rochester Independent College have a sixth form?
Yes, Rochester Independent College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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