Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School vs St Andrew's School (Rochester)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 856 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
St Andrew's School (Rochester)
Rochester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
329 students
| Measure | Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School Rochester, South East | St Andrew's School (Rochester) Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1209 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #6822 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 298 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.8% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | rrcoe.medway.sch.uk | www.st-andrews.rochester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's School (Rochester) is the larger school with 329 students compared with 298.
- •Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Andrew's School (Rochester) is a independent 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 Riverside Church of England Primary School 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 Riverside Church of England Primary School and St Andrew's School (Rochester)?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School: 298. St Andrew's School (Rochester): 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School and St Andrew's School (Rochester) rank in South East?
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is 1209th of 2,471 and St Andrew's School (Rochester) is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).