Rochester Independent College
Rochester, Medway, South East · ME1 1HY
Founded in 1984, Rochester Independent College has carved out a distinctive identity in Medway, blending a co-educational day and boarding community of around 405 pupils with an unusually large sixth form of 232. The college's character is notably non-traditional, and its broad sweep of subjects, from Russian and Chinese to Film Studies and Sociology, signals a willingness to follow pupils' interests rather than a fixed mould. More than a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, pointing to a setting comfortable with individual learning needs. With places from age 11 and an 11+ entry route, it suits families seeking a smaller, less conventional independent school.
405
Pupils
£30,600
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 405
- Location
- Rochester, Medway, South East
- Website
- www.rochester-college.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Principal Alistair Brownlow
Latest results
Attainment 8
18.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
28%
A-level A*-A
32%
A-level A*-B
57%
Teaching & academics
Headline GCSE figures sit well below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 18.9 against a national average of 46.9 and no pupils reaching grade 5 in both English and Maths, though 28% of grades fall in the 9-7 range. At A-level the picture is stronger, with 32% of entries graded A*-A and 57% A*-B. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, offering academic and vocational routes alongside an exceptionally wide subject list. Languages are a clear strength, with French, Russian and Chinese all available.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 232
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 26.7%
- EHC plans
- 8.5%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships reflect the college's priorities, including academic awards, a sixth-form arts scholarship and a sustainability scholarship in the lower school. Creative and media subjects such as Art and Design, Drama and Film Studies feature prominently across both GCSE and A-level.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1984
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,400 - £30,600
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £36,300 - £58,500
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means-tested bursaries of up to 100%
Inspection reports
The last word
An independent college for families who want individual attention and an unconventional path, with day fees from £20,400 and means-tested bursaries of up to 100% widening access.
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Rochester Independent College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Rochester Independent College located?
Rochester Independent College is located at 254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, ME1 1HY.
What type of school is Rochester Independent College?
Rochester Independent College is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Rochester Independent College?
Rochester Independent College has approximately 405 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.