Fort Pitt Grammar School vs St Andrew's School (Rochester)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Chatham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,009 students
St Andrew's School (Rochester)
Rochester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
329 students
| Measure | Fort Pitt Grammar School Chatham, South East | St Andrew's School (Rochester) Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #70 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #244 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,009 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,009 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 65.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 85% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.1 | – |
| town | Chatham | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fortpitt.co.uk | www.st-andrews.rochester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fort Pitt Grammar School is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 329.
- •Fort Pitt Grammar School is a academy school while St Andrew's School (Rochester) is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Fort Pitt Grammar School is girls and St Andrew's School (Rochester) is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Pitt Grammar School better than St Andrew's School (Rochester)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fort Pitt Grammar School and St Andrew's School (Rochester)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fort Pitt Grammar School: 1,009. St Andrew's School (Rochester): 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fort Pitt Grammar School and St Andrew's School (Rochester) rank in South East?
Fort Pitt Grammar School is 70th of 679 and St Andrew's School (Rochester) is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).