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  • St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
  • The Thomas Aveling School
  • The Hundred of Hoo Academy
  • Strood Academy
  • King's School, Rochester
  • Rochester Independent College
  • Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
  • The Rochester Grammar School
  • Abbey Court Foundation Special School
Rochester schools collage

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Rochester Area

Rochester sixth form schools offer diverse pathways for post-16 students across the Medway Towns, with 86% of providers rated Good or Outstanding. The Rochester Grammar School and Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School are among the area's top-performing options, alongside Rochester Independent College for students seeking alternative routes. With 9 sixth form providers serving Rochester, Chatham, Strood, and Gillingham, students benefit from a mix of selective grammar schools, comprehensive sixth forms, and independent colleges. The area's strong transport links to London, with high-speed services to St Pancras in 35 minutes, support university preparation and career opportunities. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Rochester
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Rochester21%
vs
England24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Rochester45%
vs
England47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Rochester#1533
vs
England#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Rochester86%
vs
England90%
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Rochester
21%vsEngland
24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Rochester
45%vsEngland
47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Rochester
#1533vsEngland
#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Rochester
86%vsEngland
90%
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State · Secondary & Post-16
#8ROCHESTER
#2,286England

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA
Medway council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,094 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School179 offers / 562 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7ROCHESTER
#2,272England

The Thomas Aveling School

Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW
Medway council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,234 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School212 offers / 785 applications
Subscription: 3.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · All-through
#6ROCHESTER
#2,224England

The Hundred of Hoo Academy

Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9HH
Medway council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,785 pupils
Mixed
4-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School60 offers / 152 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Secondary School291 offers / 554 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5ROCHESTER
#2,174England

Strood Academy

Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2SX
Medway council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,302 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School258 offers / 449 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#4ROCHESTER
#1,364England

King's School, Rochester

Satis House, Boley Hill, Rochester, ME1 1TE
Medway council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
671 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#3ROCHESTER
#888England

Rochester Independent College

254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, ME1 1HY
Medway council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
374 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2ROCHESTER
#305England

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EL
Medway council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,507 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School232 offers / 786 applications
Subscription: 3.4xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1ROCHESTER
#249England

The Rochester Grammar School

Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY
Medway council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,177 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School235 offers / 771 applications
Subscription: 3.3xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Abbey Court Foundation Special School

Rede Court Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3SP
Medway council
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
205 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Special Classes
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Rochester

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.

Neighbourhoods in Rochester

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4King's School, RochesterIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
King's School, Rochester

Independent • All-through • 3-18 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The Hundred of Hoo AcademyStateAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
The Hundred of Hoo Academy

State • All-through • 4-18+ years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Rochester Independent CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Rochester Independent College

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
#7The Thomas Aveling SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#5Strood AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#1The Rochester Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
N/AAbbey Court Foundation Special SchoolStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
The Thomas Aveling School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Strood Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
The Rochester Grammar School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Abbey Court Foundation Special School

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

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