The Thomas Aveling School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Arethusa Road, Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UWOpen in maps

The Thomas Aveling School is a secondary school in Rochester for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 110 schools in Medway. It ranks 5th of 6 secondary schools in Rochester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 June 2016, report published 11 July 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

217 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.3

41.3, 4.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths25.8%

25.8%, 19.6 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths55.8%

55.8%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc31.8%

31.8%, 8.7 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.58

3.58, 0.51 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

90 students

Average point score per A level entry25.68

25.68, 9.32 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,201 pupils on roll, with places for 1,204

Eligible for free school meals31.2%

31.2%, 4.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.6%

12.6%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.1%

20.1%, 5.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.8%

4.8%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Thomas Aveling School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School0.5 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 69.5
The Rochester Grammar School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 68.4
Holcombe Grammar School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 62.4
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School1 mileOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodAttainment 8: 40.0
Fort Pitt Grammar School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 65.9

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Linter
Phone
01634844809
Website
thomasaveling.co.uk
Address
Arethusa Road, Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW
Local authority
Medway
URN
137376

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.