Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School, Rochester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Rochester Riverside provides a warm, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school prioritises reading and early mathematics, giving children a strong foundation for learning. Staff work closely together to support each pupil's individual needs and help them settle quickly into the school community.
Key Strengths
- Strong start in early years with secure mathematical knowledge and effective staff support
- Reading is a priority with pupils quickly developing phonics knowledge and enjoying well-resourced reading areas throughout the school
- Calm behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, with warm and respectful relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective identification and provision for pupils' special educational needs and disabilities
- Leaders are ambitious and focused on continuous improvement with strong support from the trust
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not clearly identify the sequence of knowledge and skills pupils need to build deeper subject-specific understanding over time
- Some pupils with SEND do not receive precise, tailored support to help them achieve as well as they could
- Staff need further training and expertise to meet the specific needs of pupils with SEND as the school continues to grow
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Trust-wide sports events, digital leader roles, school council fundraising activities, creative week, reading balcony at playtimes, pastoral support 'the cove' at break times
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is a newly formed primary school that opened in September 2022, currently serving pupils from Nursery through Year 4. The school has been rated Good across all key areas, with pupils showing pride in their school community and strong engagement with learning.
At a Glance
18.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
74 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
298 pupils
446 capacity
148 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Rochester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rochester
Admissions Demand - Medway
Places available
3,805
Applications
3,151
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Medway (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.73754%
Overall absence
16.56442%
Persistent absence
163
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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