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  • The Rochester Grammar School
  • Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
  • Rochester Independent College
  • King's School, Rochester
  • Strood Academy
  • The Hundred of Hoo Academy
  • The Thomas Aveling School
  • St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Rochester Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Rochester. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Rochester

Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1ROCHESTER
#268England

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 · Secondary & Post-16
#2ROCHESTER
#348England

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
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#3ROCHESTER
#1,049England

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
Independent · All-through
#9ROCHESTER
#3,937England

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
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7ROCHESTER
#3,179England

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
State · All-through
#6ROCHESTER
#2,834England

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
#2,830England

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 · Secondary & Post-16
#8ROCHESTER
#3,525England

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
Independent · All-through
#4ROCHESTER
#1,441England

Gad's Hill School

Higham, Rochester, ME3 7PA
Kent council
GCSE
386 pupils
Mixed
3-16 years
None
Nursery
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Rochester

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Neighbourhoods in Rochester

Boley Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Rochester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9King's School, RochesterIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
King's School, Rochester#9
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Higham is a popular residential pocket within the Rochester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Gad's Hill SchoolIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Gad's Hill School#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Hoo is a popular residential pocket within the Rochester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The Hundred of Hoo AcademyStateAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
The Hundred of Hoo Academy#6
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Rochester is a popular residential pocket within the Rochester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

St Margaret's Banks is a popular residential pocket within the Rochester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Rochester Independent CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Rochester Independent College#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Strood is a popular residential pocket within the Rochester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1The Rochester Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
#7Strood AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#5The Thomas Aveling SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#8St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
N/AMaritime AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
The Rochester Grammar School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Strood Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Thomas Aveling School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Maritime AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

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