The Thomas Aveling School Catchment Area
The Thomas Aveling School is a academy converter secondary school in Rochester, Medway , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1212 pupils, and a capacity of 1204 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,212
Pupils
1,204
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
The Thomas Aveling School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Thomas Aveling School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Medway. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →The Thomas Aveling School — School Information
- Full address
- Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137376
Other Secondary Schools in Rochester
If The Thomas Aveling School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Rochester are the next closest alternatives.
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME1 2FA
Leigh Academy Strood Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME2 2SX
The Rochester Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME1 3BY
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME1 3EL
Maritime Academy Catchment Area
Free schools · ME2 4YG
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Thomas Aveling School
Is The Thomas Aveling School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Thomas Aveling School currently has 1212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1204 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Thomas Aveling School? ▾
Admission to The Thomas Aveling 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 The Thomas Aveling School cover? ▾
The Thomas Aveling School is a secondary school in Rochester, Medway, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Thomas Aveling School? ▾
The Thomas Aveling School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.