City of Rochester School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
City of Rochester School
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City of Rochester School
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- Cliffe and Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well academically with a broad curriculum connecting learning to the real world.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are respectful, and learn in a positive environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: The school takes every action to support pupils and their families to improve attendance and overcome barriers.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel very well supported by leaders in their roles.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: In strongest subjects, clear and well-sequenced curriculums help pupils build knowledge effectively.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers sometimes struggle to ensure pupils have the prerequisite knowledge for new tasks.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School council leads a range of projects, encouraging parent involvement.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates actively about pupils' progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View, influencing inspection decisions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work closely with governance to ensure standards and manage conflicts effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders focus on consistent reading assessments and targeted training to improve outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe; staff provide support kindly and sensitively.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils respect each other and meet high behaviour expectations.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: School creates a respectful environment supporting pupils' welfare.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school offers experiential and vocational learning opportunities including riding lessons and car mechanics.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils apply learning in practical contexts, e.g., making bird boxes using woodwork skills.
Outdoor Facilities: The new sixth form site is spacious and well-equipped.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive individual and impartial careers guidance.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils engage in projects with local charities, building readiness for next steps.
Support for SEND: Teachers support pupils with autism effectively, ensuring they feel safe and secure.
Subjects Offered: Clear and well-sequenced curriculums link primary, secondary, and sixth-form phases in strongest subjects.
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City of Rochester School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 56 students from age 5-18 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-18 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 5.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.62% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.00 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.35% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.3% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.54% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.73% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.79 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.3% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.9% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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