Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Rochester

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Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School

Rochester, ME1 1US

238 Pupils

446 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

22.20% FSM %

111 Boys

127 Girls

About Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School

Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is a Primary Free Schools serving Rochester and the surrounding area in Medway with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 238 pupils on roll. School capacity: 446. Current headteacher: Gregory Taylor.

Information on Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Primary
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	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE PILGRIM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2022
UKPRN	10090885
URN	149069
Data Last Updated	09-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Kirsten Taylor	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by trustees
Father Mark Ball	Local Governor	14/10/2024	13/10/2028	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Emma Bancroft	Local Governor	03/11/2025	02/11/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Polly Bolshaw	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Tosin Hunter	Local Governor	06/11/2024	05/11/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Waleed Jamil	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by trustees
Ms Anita Mann	Local Governor	22/09/2025	21/09/2029	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Alison Mepsted	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Melanie Olubajo	Local Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Janette Perry	Local Governor	22/09/2025	21/09/2029	Appointed by trustees
Elizabeth Russell	Local Governor	06/11/2024	05/11/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Gregory Taylor	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

King's School, Rochester

0.38 km • Rochester

Other

St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

0.82 km • Rochester

Other

St Andrew's School (Rochester)

0.86 km • Rochester

Other

Rochester Independent College

0.88 km • Rochester

Other

Ripplevale School Rochester

1 km • Rochester

Other

All Faiths Children's Academy

1.04 km • Rochester

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School?

Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Rochester, Medway.

How many pupils does Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School have?

Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School has 238 pupils, with a capacity of 446.

What is the age range at Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School?

Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What is the admissions policy at Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School?

The admissions policy at Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is: Non-selective.

Is Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is Mr Gregory Taylor.

Where is Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School located?

Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is at Gas House Road, Rochester, ME1 1US, in the Medway local authority, South East.

Does Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School currently open?

Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Gregory Taylor

Gas House Road, Rochester, ME1 1US

01634471697

rrcoe.medway.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 149069

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026