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The Thomas Aveling School

Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW
Part of: BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Thomas Aveling School
Rochester, ME1 2UW
1,212 Pupils
1,204 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
30.70% FSM %
614 Boys
598 Girls
About The Thomas Aveling School

The Thomas Aveling School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Medway, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,212 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,204. Current headteacher: Fiona Linter.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Medway or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Chatham and Aylesford
Ward Rochester East & Warren Wood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2011
UKPRN 10035084
URN 137376
Data Last Updated 06-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Wendy Rogers Chair of Local Governing Body 09/10/2023 30/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Wright Chair of Local Governing Body 31/08/2025 27/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Terence Brown Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Rebecca Cross Local Governor 28/11/2022 27/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Fiona Linter Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Kirsty Martin Local Governor 08/11/2022 30/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Will Monk Local Governor 30/08/2024 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Kelly Preston Local Governor 17/07/2025 16/07/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Wendy Rogers Local Governor 31/08/2025 08/10/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Adam Rose Local Governor 14/10/2025 13/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Hinna Saeed Local Governor 27/08/2025 26/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Stephanie Turner Local Governor 17/07/2025 24/11/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Warren Wood Primary School
0.22 km • Rochester
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Oasis Restore
0.57 km • London
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Medway Secure Training Centre
0.57 km • Rochester
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Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
0.74 km • Rochester
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Delce Academy
0.77 km • Rochester
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Crest Infant School
0.8 km • Rochester
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Thomas Aveling School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rochester, Medway.
The Thomas Aveling School has 1,212 pupils, with a capacity of 1,204.
The Thomas Aveling School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Thomas Aveling School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Thomas Aveling School is Mrs Fiona Linter.
The Thomas Aveling School is at Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Thomas Aveling School: Has a sixth form.
The Thomas Aveling School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Linter
Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW
01634844809
www.thomasaveling.co.uk
Location
ME1 2UW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137376
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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