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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
  • Abbey Court Foundation Special School
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Rochester Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Rochester. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Rochester

Map
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 · 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
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
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
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
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
#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 · 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 · 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

Interactive map showing sixth form schools in Rochester. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Rochester

Boley Hill is a popular area within the Rochester region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Rochester and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4King's School, RochesterIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
King's School, Rochester#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Hoo is a popular area within the Rochester region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Rochester and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

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 area within the Rochester region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Rochester and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

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 area within the Rochester region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Rochester and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

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 area within the Rochester region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Rochester and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1The Rochester Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
#5Strood AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#7The Thomas Aveling SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#8St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
N/AAbbey Court Foundation Special SchoolStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
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#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Thomas Aveling School#7
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
Abbey Court Foundation Special SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

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