Schools in Rochester
50 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–19 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Academy Strood Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 11–19 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Rochester Grammar School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Thomas Aveling School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Maritime Academy Free schools | No overall grade (2025) | 11–19 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (34)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy High Halstow Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| All Faiths Children's Academy Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Burham Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chattenden Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Cuxton Community Infant School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cuxton Community Junior School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Delce Academy Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2021 entry) |
| Elaine Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Infant Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Junior Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Halling Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Higham Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hilltop Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Academy Peninsula East Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St James Church of England Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's Infant School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Temple Mill Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wainscott Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Balfour Infant School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 5–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bligh Primary School (Infants) Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cedar Children's Academy Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Crest Infant School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School Free schools | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Nicholas CEVC Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Warren Wood Primary School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (9)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Community special school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–19 | — |
| City of Rochester School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–18 | — |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
| Gad's Hill School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–16 | — |
| King's School, Rochester Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–18 | — |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Secure units | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Ripplevale School Rochester Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–25 | — |
| Rochester Independent College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–21 | — |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.