Rochester Independent College vs St Andrew's School (Rochester)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 607 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
St Andrew's School (Rochester)
Rochester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
329 students
| Measure | Rochester Independent College Rochester, South East | St Andrew's School (Rochester) Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #614 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3733 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–21 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 401 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 329 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 91.4% |
| 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 | www.st-andrews.rochester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rochester Independent College is the larger school with 401 students compared with 329.
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 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 Rochester Independent College and St Andrew's School (Rochester)?
About 607 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rochester Independent College: 401. St Andrew's School (Rochester): 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rochester Independent College and St Andrew's School (Rochester) rank in South East?
Rochester Independent College is 614th of 679 and St Andrew's School (Rochester) is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).