Rochester secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 10 schools in Rochester, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 195The Rochester Grammar SchoolRochester · Academy Secondary68.4 Attainment 8 · 1,206 students
- 295Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical SchoolRochester · Academy Secondary69.5 Attainment 8 · 1,555 students
- 390Gad's Hill SchoolRochester · Independent All-through57.3 Attainment 8 · 326 students
- 459Leigh Academy Hundred of HooRochester · Academy All-through43.2 Attainment 8 · 1,829 students
- 537Maritime AcademyRochester · Academy Secondary32.7% Free school meals · 736 students
- 628The Thomas Aveling SchoolRochester · Academy Secondary41.3 Attainment 8 · 1,201 students
- 726Leigh Academy StroodRochester · Academy Secondary41.2 Attainment 8 · 1,311 students
- 826St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive SchoolRochester · Local authority Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 1,084 students
- 917King's School, RochesterRochester · Independent All-through20.5 Attainment 8 · 574 students
- 1017Rochester Independent CollegeRochester · Independent Secondary18.9 Attainment 8 · 401 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rochester Grammar School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.2 Top 5% | 68.4 Attainment 8 | 1,206 |
| 2 | Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 94.5 Top 5% | 69.5 Attainment 8 | 1,555 |
| 3 | Gad's Hill School Rochester · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 89.5 Top 10% | 57.3 Attainment 8 | 326 |
| 4 | Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Rochester · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 59.4 Top 50% | 43.2 Attainment 8 | 1,829 |
| 5 | Maritime Academy Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 37.0 Lower 50% | 32.7% Free school meals | 736 |
| 6 | The Thomas Aveling School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.1 Lower 50% | 41.3 Attainment 8 | 1,201 |
| 7 | Leigh Academy Strood Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 26.2 Lower 50% | 41.2 Attainment 8 | 1,311 |
| 8 | St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 26.2 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,084 |
| 9 | King's School, Rochester Rochester · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 17.3 Lower 50% | 20.5 Attainment 8 | 574 |
| 10 | Rochester Independent College Rochester · Secondary · Ages 11–21 | Independent | 16.9 Lower 50% | 18.9 Attainment 8 | 401 |
The Rochester Grammar School in Rochester leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Rochester with a Success Index (England) of 95.2. Of the 10 schools shown, 6 are academy, 3 are independent, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South East secondary 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 secondary school in Rochester?
The Rochester Grammar School in Rochester, South East ranks first among secondary schools in Rochester with a Success Index (England) of 95.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,206).
How are secondary schools in Rochester ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.