Open Independent Mixed

Rochester Independent College

254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, ME1 1HY
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Rochester Independent College
Rochester, ME1 1HY
412 Pupils
425 Capacity
11–21 Age Range
— FSM %
199 Boys
213 Girls
About Rochester Independent College

Rochester Independent College is a Not applicable Independent schools serving Rochester and the surrounding area in Medway. The school for pupils aged 11–21 is part of the South East region.

It has 412 pupils on roll. School capacity: 425. Current headteacher: Alistair Brownlow.

Information on Rochester Independent College is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Rochester and Strood
Ward Rochester West & Borstal
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 35 / 110
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 26-09-1986
UKPRN 10005511
URN 119006
Data Last Updated 05-01-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rochester Independent College is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Rochester, Medway.
Rochester Independent College has 412 pupils, with a capacity of 425.
Rochester Independent College caters for pupils aged 11 to 21.
The admissions policy at Rochester Independent College is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Rochester Independent College is Mr Alistair Brownlow.
Rochester Independent College is at 254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, ME1 1HY, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Rochester Independent College: Has a sixth form.
Rochester Independent College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Alistair Brownlow
254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, ME1 1HY
01634828115
www.rochester-college.org.uk
Location
ME1 1HY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119006
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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