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Rochester Independent College

254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, ME1 1HY

Independent school for ages 11–21 in Rochester. Mixed intake.

Rochester Independent College is a non-selective independent college in Rochester, Medway, for boys and girls aged 11 to 21. It has boarding and a sixth form, and its June 2024 ISI inspection found standards and safeguarding standards met.

The college says it was established in 1984 as a distinctive alternative to traditional schools. It describes helping students find their own direction, a creative atmosphere, and an urban campus in a conservation area with listed buildings and wildlife gardens.

Ages 11–21 · Secondary age
412 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Medway’s deadlines and how to apply →