Rochester Independent College vs Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 883 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rochester Independent College
Rochester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–21
401 students
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
| Measure | Rochester Independent College Rochester, South East | Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #614 of 679 | #1209 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3733 of 4,090 | #6822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–21 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 401 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 298 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 66.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 18.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | – |
| town | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rochester-college.org.uk | rrcoe.medway.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 16.9).
- •Rochester Independent College is the larger school with 401 students compared with 298.
- •Rochester Independent College 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 Rochester Independent College 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 16.9 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 Rochester Independent College and Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School?
About 883 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rochester Independent College: 401. Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rochester Independent College and Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Rochester Independent College is 614th of 679 and Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is 1209th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).