Largest Schools in Rochester (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 44 schools in Rochester, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 159Leigh Academy Hundred of HooRochester · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,829
- 295Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical SchoolRochester · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,555
- 326Leigh Academy StroodRochester · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,311
- 495The Rochester Grammar SchoolRochester · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,206
- 528The Thomas Aveling SchoolRochester · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,201
- 626St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive SchoolRochester · Local authority SecondaryPupils: 1,084
- 737Maritime AcademyRochester · Academy SecondaryPupils: 736
- 832Cedar Children's AcademyRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 627
- 917King's School, RochesterRochester · Independent All-throughPupils: 574
- 1026Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the MarlboroughRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 546
- 1110Warren Wood Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 458
- 1234Wainscott Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 454
- 1349Hilltop Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 445
- 1456Cliffe Woods Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 421
- 1517Rochester Independent CollegeRochester · Independent SecondaryPupils: 401
- 1669Halling Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 391
- 1725Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolRochester · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 388
- 1828Bligh Primary School (Juniors)Rochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 343
- 1990Gad's Hill SchoolRochester · Independent All-throughPupils: 326
- 2039Bligh Primary School (Infants)Rochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 303
- 2155Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 298
- 2238Delce AcademyRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 287
- 2356Elaine Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 270
- 2438Gordons Children's Academy, JuniorRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 263
- 2593Cuxton Community Infant SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 257
- 2648Balfour Infant SchoolRochester · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 244
- 2789Leigh Academy High HalstowRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 241
- 2877The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)Rochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 237
- 2953Temple Mill Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 237
- 3075Cuxton Community Junior SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 232
- 3145Leigh Academy Peninsula EastRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 230
- 3230All Faiths Children's AcademyRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 225
- 3371St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 216
- 3477St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 211
- 3540Higham Primary SchoolRochester · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 210
- 3649Chattenden Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 203
- 3762English Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 202
- 3853St Helen's Church of England Primary School, CliffeRochester · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 182
- 3964Burham Church of England Primary SchoolRochester · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 179
- 4018St James Church of England Primary AcademyRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 176
- 4137St Nicholas CEVC Primary SchoolRochester · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 156
- 4253Gordons Children's Academy, InfantRochester · Academy PrimaryPupils: 135
- 4314Crest Infant SchoolRochester · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 121
- 4422St Peter's Infant SchoolRochester · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 60
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Rochester · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 1,829 | 59.4 Top 50% | 43.2 Attainment 8 | 1,829 |
| 2 | Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,555 | 94.5 Top 5% | 69.5 Attainment 8 | 1,555 |
| 3 | Leigh Academy Strood Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 1,311 | 26.2 Lower 50% | 41.2 Attainment 8 | 1,311 |
| 4 | The Rochester Grammar School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,206 | 95.2 Top 5% | 68.4 Attainment 8 | 1,206 |
| 5 | The Thomas Aveling School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,201 | 28.1 Lower 50% | 41.3 Attainment 8 | 1,201 |
| 6 | St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 1,084 | 26.2 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,084 |
| 7 | Maritime Academy Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 736 | 37.0 Lower 50% | 32.7% Free school meals | 736 |
| 8 | Cedar Children's Academy Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 627 | 31.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 627 |
| 9 | King's School, Rochester Rochester · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 574 | 17.3 Lower 50% | 20.5 Attainment 8 | 574 |
| 10 | Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough Rochester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 546 | 26.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 546 |
| 11 | Warren Wood Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 458 | 10.0 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 458 |
| 12 | Wainscott Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 454 | 33.8 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 13 | Hilltop Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 445 | 48.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 14 | Cliffe Woods Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 421 | 55.6 Top 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
| 15 | Rochester Independent College Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–21 | Independent | 401 | 16.9 Lower 50% | 18.9 Attainment 8 | 401 |
| 16 | Halling Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 391 | 69.3 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 391 |
| 17 | Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 388 | 24.7 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 388 |
| 18 | Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Rochester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 343 | 28.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 343 |
| 19 | Gad's Hill School Rochester · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 326 | 89.5 Top 10% | 57.3 Attainment 8 | 326 |
| 20 | Bligh Primary School (Infants) Rochester · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 303 | 39.0 Lower 50% | – | 303 |
| 21 | Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 298 | 55.4 Top 50% | – | 298 |
| 22 | Delce Academy Rochester · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 287 | 38.1 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 287 |
| 23 | Elaine Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 270 | 56.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 270 |
| 24 | Gordons Children's Academy, Junior Rochester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 263 | 37.6 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 263 |
| 25 | Cuxton Community Infant School Rochester · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 257 | 92.7 Top 5% | – | 257 |
| 26 | Balfour Infant School Rochester · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 244 | 48.4 Lower 50% | – | 244 |
| 27 | Leigh Academy High Halstow Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 241 | 88.7 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 241 |
| 28 | The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 237 | 77.0 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 29 | Temple Mill Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 237 | 52.5 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 30 | Cuxton Community Junior School Rochester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 232 | 74.5 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 232 |
| 31 | Leigh Academy Peninsula East Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 230 | 44.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 230 |
| 32 | All Faiths Children's Academy Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 225 | 29.5 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 33 | St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 216 | 70.8 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 34 | St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 211 | 76.7 Top 25% | – | 211 |
| 35 | Higham Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 210 | 40.2 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 36 | Chattenden Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 203 | 49.1 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 37 | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 202 | 62.0 Top 50% | – | 202 |
| 38 | St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 182 | 52.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 39 | Burham Church of England Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 179 | 64.4 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 40 | St James Church of England Primary Academy Rochester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 176 | 18.4 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 176 |
| 41 | St Nicholas CEVC Primary School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 156 | 37.3 Lower 50% | – | 156 |
| 42 | Gordons Children's Academy, Infant Rochester · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 135 | 53.2 Top 50% | – | 135 |
| 43 | Crest Infant School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 121 | 13.6 Lower 50% | – | 121 |
| 44 | St Peter's Infant School Rochester · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 60 | 22.2 Lower 50% | – | 60 |
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo in Rochester leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Rochester with Pupils 1,829. Of the 44 schools shown, 32 are academy, 9 are local authority, 3 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South East largest schools league table, every school on the Rochester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in Rochester?
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo in Rochester, South East ranks first among largest schools in Rochester with Pupils 1,829 (Pupils on roll: 1,829).
How are largest schools in Rochester ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.