Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
53%
Capacity
238
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 238 pupils on roll, operating at 53% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gregory Taylor, it falls under Medway local authority.
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 133 applications for 58 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 88% recommending the school (74 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School include Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Swimming, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Coding, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Gas House Road, Rochester, Medway, ME1 1US |
| Headteacher | Gregory Taylor |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 238 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.2% |
| School Capacity | 238 / 446 (53% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
74 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
133
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gas House Road, Rochester
Medway, ME1 1US
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