St Andrew's School (Rochester), Rochester
St Andrew's School (Rochester) is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Rochester. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Andrew's School (Rochester) in detail
St Andrew's School (Rochester) in its own words
In its own words: "At St. Andrew's joy and wonder fill every classroom, corridor and playground. At St. Andrew’s, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, all-round education at a competitive fee, ensuring that every child flourishes academically, emotionally and socially. We believe that academic excellence should always go hand in hand with emotional wellbeing and the joy of childhood."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you to St. Andrew's School. Finding the right school to suit your child is paramount. A good education will open doors to choice. As parents, we know you will be thorough in your search to find the right school that meets your child's individual needs."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 16 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Medway
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Andrew's School (Rochester) are King's School, Rochester (0.3 miles); Rochester Independent College (0.4 miles); Gad's Hill School (2.6 miles); and Cobham Hall (3.6 miles).
King's School, RochesterRochester Independent CollegeGad's Hill SchoolCobham Hall
Who goes there
In 2026, 11 pupils (3.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rochester Rail Station, about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Margaret's Church (opposite), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 512 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Medway (250), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 5 November 2009, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
25 November 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
4 October 2022
Regulatory Compliance
23 May 2018
Integrated
30 September 2014
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Andrew's School (Rochester)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 20 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Medway is 25 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
329 pupils
360 places
31 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Rochester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rochester
Across Medway council
Places available
3,844
Applications
3,586
Got 1st preference
80.4%
Got preferred school
96.8%
All secondary applications across Medway council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
3.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
329
Total Pupils
152
Boys
177
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
St Andrew's School (Rochester)
Questions parents ask about St Andrew's School (Rochester)
When was St Andrew's School (Rochester) last inspected?
St Andrew's School (Rochester) is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
How many pupils go to St Andrew's School (Rochester)?
St Andrew's School (Rochester) has around 329 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Andrew's School (Rochester)?
St Andrew's School (Rochester) is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near St Andrew's School (Rochester)?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 20 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Medway is 25 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Andrew's School (Rochester)?
St Andrew's School (Rochester) is at 24 - 26 Watts Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)