Rochester schools collage

Best Grammar Schools in Rochester

Schools in the Rochester built-up area. Rochester grammar 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 grammar 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.

Key Performance Metrics for Rochester
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Rochester
54%vsEngland
56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Rochester
43.3vsEngland
39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Rochester
46%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Rochester
3.7vsEngland
4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Rochester
7.9/10vsEngland
7.4/10

Top schools in Rochester

Showing 1-2 of 2 schools

  1. Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

    Rochester

  2. The Rochester Grammar School

    Strood