City of Rochester School

City of Rochester School has demonstrated a good overall performance with notable strengths in behaviour, personal development, and the quality of education. The school has successfully created a safe and supportive environment, enabling pupils, many of whom had negative experiences with education previously, to reintegrate and thrive within the school community. Leaders show passion and commitment to enhancing students' academic and personal growth through a well-thought-out curriculum that combines experiential and vocational learning. Notably, the school's sixth form provision has expanded, offering practical vocational opportunities that are appreciated by older pupils.

Strengths

• Pupils feel safe and supported, leading to a positive school culture.
• The school has a strong curriculum that integrates academic and vocational learning.
• Outstanding behaviour and attitudes observed among pupils.
• Effective integration of pupils back into education and the school community.
• High-quality early reading curriculum supported by engaging texts.

Areas for Improvement

• Assessment information for reading is not consistently well used to inform teaching.
• Teachers sometimes introduce complex tasks without ensuring pupils have prior knowledge.

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at City of Rochester School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

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What is City of Rochester School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for City of Rochester School is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.

When was City of Rochester School last inspected by Ofsted?

City of Rochester School was last inspected in September 2024.

How many pupils does City of Rochester School have?

City of Rochester School has 59 pupils on roll.

What age range does City of Rochester School cover?

City of Rochester School for pupils aged 5 to 18.

Where is City of Rochester School?

City of Rochester School is at Bradbury House, View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UJ.