Which is the best primary school in Rochester?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) ranks first of 25 ranked primary schools in Rochester, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Rochester ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Rochester?

25 primary schools in Rochester published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Rochester, ranked

The 25 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
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10%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
2
Leigh Academy High Halstow
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19%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
3
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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14%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
4
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
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16%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
5
Cuxton Community Junior School
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15%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
6
Halling Primary School
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13%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
7
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
Voluntary controlled school

3%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
8
Elaine Primary School
Academy sponsor led

13%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
9
Burham Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

9%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
10
Chattenden Primary School
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6%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
11
Temple Mill Primary School
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
12
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Academy sponsor led

1%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
13
Hilltop Primary School
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8%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
14
Leigh Academy Peninsula East
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7%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
15
All Faiths Children's Academy
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0%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
16
Delce Academy
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9%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
17
Cedar Children's Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
18
Higham Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
19
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
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4%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
20
Cliffe Woods Primary School
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15%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
21
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
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1%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
22
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

2%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
23
Wainscott Primary School
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
24
St James Church of England Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
25
Warren Wood Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Rochester?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) ranks first of 25 ranked primary schools in Rochester, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Rochester ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Rochester?: 25 primary schools in Rochester published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.