Rochester primary schools deliver strong results across this historic Medway town, with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery), St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, and Leigh Academy High Halstow are among the highest-performing options, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, compared to 62% nationally. 21% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the England average of 8%. With 38 schools serving Rochester, families in Borstal, Strood, Chatham, and the historic town centre have extensive choice. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Peninsula East Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | King's School, Rochester | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Burham Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Balfour Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Chattenden Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Cliffe Woods Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Cuxton Community Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
| N/A | Cuxton Community Infant School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Hilltop Primary School, Rochester | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Halling Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Leigh Academy High Halstow | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Higham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Gad's Hill School | Independent | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 3-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | The Hundred of Hoo Academy | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7.8/10Excellent |
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | St James Church of England Primary Academy, Rochester | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Gordons Children's Academy, Junior | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #7 | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Rochester | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #13 | St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Cedar Children's Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #15 | Bligh Primary School (Juniors) | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #16 | Delce Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #17 | Temple Mill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #19 | Elaine Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #25 | All Faiths Children's Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #27 | Warren Wood Primary School, Rochester | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.7/10Developing |
| N/A | Bligh Primary School (Infants) | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
| N/A | Crest Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Gordons Children's Academy, Infant | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | St Andrew's School (Rochester) | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | St Nicholas CEVC Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.5/10Developing |
| N/A | St Peter's Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 2-7 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Wainscott Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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