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Rochester Independent College

Co-ed

Come as you are, leave as you want to be

Non-Denominational
Year 7 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 11-18)
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Rochester Independent College is a co-educational day and boarding school in Kent for pupils aged 11 to 19. Established in 1984, the college occupies an urban campus within a conservation area, featuring fourteen listed buildings connected by wildlife gardens. The school operates with an informal ethos where students do not wear uniforms and staff are addressed by their first names. Facilities include an underground theatre, garden classrooms, and sculptural musical gates. While maintaining its founding focus on mathematics and science, the curriculum also emphasises creative arts such as fine art, digital media, and film.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Flexi Boarding
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding

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Last updated on 3 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Details

Founded:1984
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 48%/52% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 42.5% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 412 pupils
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Registered Company No.:08504140
Owner/Stakeholder: Dukes Education (owner)
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
GCSE
A Level
IGCSE
AS Level
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
UAL (University of the Arts London) Qualifications
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
BTEC
LAMDA
Scholarships:
Science
Music
Academic
Performing arts
Politics
Art
Humanities
Drama
Economics
Bursaries offered: Yes
The college provides means-tested financial support for UK residents. Eligibility is determined by household income and assets, with awards typically covering up to half of the tuition costs.
Sports Facilities:
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).
Astroturf Pitch
Other Facilities:
Student Kitchen
Dark Room
Photography Studio
Theatre
Outdoor Classroom
Textiles Studio
Exhibition Space
Music Studio
Library
Allotment
Cinema

Contact Information

Address

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

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General Enquiries

01634 828115

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