Ripplevale School Rochester
Rochester, Medway, South East · ME1 1BG
A small independent school in Rochester, Ripplevale educates around 146 mixed pupils and accepts entry at age 11. With its modest size, it offers a more intimate setting than many larger schools in the area. The school is inspected by the ISI and has no religious affiliation. Headship rests with Miss Natalie Christie.
146
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 146
- Location
- Rochester, Medway, South East
- Website
- www.ripplevaleschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Miss Natalie Christie
Latest results
Attainment 8
1.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs, and the school's published results sit well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 1.1 against a national average of 46.9, with no pupils recorded as achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. Families considering Ripplevale should look closely at these figures and discuss with the school how individual needs are supported, as such results often reflect a particular pupil profile rather than a conventional academic intake.
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Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, fee-paying school whose published outcomes warrant careful conversation with the head before applying.
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Ripplevale School Rochester 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Ripplevale School Rochester located?
Ripplevale School Rochester is located at 9-13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester, ME1 1BG.
What type of school is Ripplevale School Rochester?
Ripplevale School Rochester is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Ripplevale School Rochester?
Ripplevale School Rochester has approximately 146 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.