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City of Rochester School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

City of Rochester School is an other independent special not applicable school in Rochester, Medway , serving pupils aged 5-18, with 64 pupils, and a capacity of 85 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-18

Age range

64

Pupils

85

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

City of Rochester School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for City of Rochester School?

The catchment area for City of Rochester School is the geographic zone Medway uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Medway publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for City of Rochester School is set by Medway and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Medway catchment area documents →

City of Rochester School: 85 places, 75% filled: places available

City of Rochester School has a published admission number of 85 places. 64 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 85 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Medway publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Medway school admissions →

City of Rochester School: School Information

Full address
Bradbury House, View Road, Rochester, ME3 8UJ
Local authority
Medway
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-18 years
DfE URN
145231

Other Not applicable Schools in Rochester

If City of Rochester School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Rochester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to City of Rochester School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: City of Rochester School

What is the catchment area for City of Rochester School?

The catchment area for City of Rochester School is the geographic zone Medway uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Medway publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is City of Rochester School oversubscribed?

City of Rochester School has a capacity of 85 places and currently has 64 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Medway.

What is the admissions policy for City of Rochester School?

Admission to City of Rochester School is managed by Medway. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does City of Rochester School cover?

City of Rochester School is a not applicable school in Rochester, Medway, serving pupils aged 5-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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