Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Rochester, South East ME1 1US · Medway
#1209 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#6822 of 15,697 nationally
About Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Rochester, in the Medway local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 298 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1209th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 298; capacity filled 66.8%.
There are 45 schools in Rochester; Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School ranks 16th of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- 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%)18.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 298
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 66.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
King's School, Rochester
Rochester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
574 students · 381 m away
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students · 823 m away
St Andrew's School (Rochester)
Rochester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
329 students · 856 m away
Rochester Independent College
Rochester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–21
401 students · 883 m away
All Faiths Children's Academy
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students · 1.0 km away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students · 1.1 km away
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
Rochester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students · 1.2 km away
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Chatham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,009 students · 1.4 km away
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
263 students · 1.4 km away
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
135 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Chandlers Field Primary Academy
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298 students
Chilmington Green Primary School
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297 students
Oakwood Primary Academy
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
300 students
John Blandy Primary School
Abingdon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
296 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Whitstable · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
301 students
Seal Primary Academy
Selsey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
294 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School a good school?
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 55.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1209 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School ranks #1209 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #6822 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School?
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School had 298 students in 2025.
Is Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.