St Andrew's School (Rochester)
A small independent in Rochester, St Andrew's School caters for boys and girls from the early years right through to the end of primary, with around 341 pupils on roll. Its intimate scale allows the school to know each child well across the 2 to 11 age range. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of 'excellent' in 2025, and the school operates without a religious affiliation. It is led by Head Mrs Emma.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 November 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI rated the quality of pupils' achievement 'excellent', the inspectorate's top mark. With a roll of just 341 spanning nursery to Year 6, teaching can be closely tailored to individual children as they progress towards the 11+ and senior school transfer.
Head · Mrs Emma
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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The last word
A small, non-denominational prep with top ISI marks for both achievement and personal development - well suited to families wanting a close-knit start to a child's education.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.