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Rochester secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 51, above England's 41, with 59% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE compared to 54% nationally. The Rochester Grammar School and Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School lead the area as selective grammar schools, with Rochester Independent College offering an independent alternative. 83% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 10 secondary schools serving Rochester, families across Strood, Chatham, Borstal, and Frindsbury have access to both competitive selective schools and inclusive comprehensives in this historic Medway town. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | King's School, Rochester | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Gad's Hill School | Independent | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | The Hundred of Hoo Academy | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Rochester Independent College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
| #5 | The Thomas Aveling School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #7 | Strood Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #1 | The Rochester Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Good |
| N/A | Maritime Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | No Ofsted graded rating yet |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
