Rochester Independent College vs St Mary's School Ascot
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 82 km 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 Mary's School Ascot
Ascot · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
401 students
| Measure | Rochester Independent College Rochester, South East | St Mary's School Ascot Ascot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #614 of 679 | #503 of 679 |
| National rank | #3733 of 4,090 | #3159 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–21 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 401 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 401 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 18.9 | 33.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.85 | 1.69 |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | 47.2 |
| town | Rochester | Ascot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rochester-college.org.uk | www.st-marys-ascot.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School Ascot scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.9 vs 16.9).
- •Rochester Independent College is co-educational and St Mary's School Ascot is girls.
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 Mary's School Ascot?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's School Ascot ranks higher (25.9 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 St Mary's School Ascot?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Ascot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rochester Independent College: 401. St Mary's School Ascot: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rochester Independent College and St Mary's School Ascot rank in South East?
Rochester Independent College is 614th of 679 and St Mary's School Ascot is 503rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).