King's School, Rochester vs Rochester Independent College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 765 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's School, Rochester
Rochester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
574 students
Rochester Independent College
Rochester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–21
401 students
| Measure | King's School, Rochester Rochester, South East | Rochester Independent College Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #606 of 679 | #614 of 679 |
| National rank | #3710 of 4,090 | #3733 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 11–21 |
| Students | 574 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 574 | 401 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 71.8% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 20.5 | 18.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.76 | 0.85 |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | 37.4 |
| town | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kings-rochester.co.uk | www.rochester-college.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (17.3 vs 16.9).
- •King's School, Rochester is the larger school with 574 students compared with 401.
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 King's School, Rochester better than Rochester Independent College?
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 King's School, Rochester and Rochester Independent College?
About 765 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's School, Rochester: 574. Rochester Independent College: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's School, Rochester and Rochester Independent College rank in South East?
King's School, Rochester is 606th of 679 and Rochester Independent College is 614th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).