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Rochester Independent College
254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HY, Medway
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
412
Capacity
425
Ages
11–21
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With limited published data, the college currently faces challenges in GCSE performance, as evidenced by a low Attainment 8 score and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, it serves a diverse age range from 11 to 21, which may appeal to families looking for a more flexible educational environment. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating options.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 18.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.38398, 0.50850 · ME1 1HY
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN119006
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.rochester-college.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rochester Independent College rated by Ofsted?
Rochester Independent College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Rochester Independent College a good school?
Rochester Independent College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Rochester Independent College in GCSEs?
Rochester Independent College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 18.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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