King's School, Rochester vs Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 381 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 Riverside Church of England Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
| Measure | King's School, Rochester Rochester, South East | Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #606 of 679 | #1209 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3710 of 4,090 | #6822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 574 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 574 | 298 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.8% | 66.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 20.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.76 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | – |
| town | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kings-rochester.co.uk | rrcoe.medway.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 17.3).
- •King's School, Rochester is the larger school with 574 students compared with 298.
- •King's School, Rochester is a independent school while Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Riverside Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 17.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are King's School, Rochester and Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School?
About 381 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 Riverside Church of England Primary School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's School, Rochester and Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
King's School, Rochester is 606th of 679 and Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is 1209th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).