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King's School, Rochester

Other independent school · Rochester, ME1 1TE

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#711 of 2,536

Better than 71% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 18
Pupils574
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Simon Fisher
Local authorityMedway
Opened01 Jan 1909
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 118948.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolMedwayEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.17.645.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%62%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%42.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12.6%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%58.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 466--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolMedwayEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.37.42, better than England, better than Medway32.6835
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels36.98, similar to England, better than Medway34.3935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better7.1%, worse than England, worse than Medway13.3%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.06, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study48--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils574
Girls240
Boys334
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.125
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.87.3%
Higher education63.6%
Employment16.4%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.5.5%
Further education1.8%
Apprenticeship1.8%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near King's School, Rochester
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryRochester Riverside Church of England Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.3 miNot applicableSt Andrew's School (Rochester)Other independent school
Unrated
0.4 miPrimarySt Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miNot applicableRochester Independent CollegeOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimaryAll Faiths Children's AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimarySt Nicholas CEVC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Requires improvement
0.8 miSecondaryFort Pitt Grammar SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.9 miPrimarySt Peter's Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryGordons Children's Academy, JuniorAcademy sponsor led
Good

Frequently asked questions about King's School, Rochester

How does King's School, Rochester rank in England?

King's School, Rochester ranks 711 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 71% of schools).

What are King's School, Rochester's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at King's School, Rochester was B-, and 7.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend King's School, Rochester?

King's School, Rochester has 574 pupils aged 2 to 18.

Does King's School, Rochester have a sixth form?

Yes, King's School, Rochester teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.