2026 Best Secondary Schools in Rochester Area

Schools in the Rochester built-up area. Rochester secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 43, above England's 39, with 54% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE compared to 56% nationally. Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School and King's School, Rochester lead the area as selective grammar schools, with The Rochester Grammar School offering an independent alternative. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.9/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). With 6 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 FMS Inspection Score.