City of Rochester School
Bradbury House, View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8UJ
Age range
5 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
59
Headteacher
Mrs Alicja Emmett
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Medway
Fees
Annual fees: £34,884 to £89,220
About City of Rochester School
City of Rochester School is an independent special school in Rochester, Medway, for mixed pupils aged 5 to 18. The government database records 59 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
City of Rochester School provides a structured and supportive environment for autistic pupils with a range of associated needs. Teaching works alongside therapeutic input to develop communication, coordination, regulation and independence.
SEND and information for families
Autism and associated needs; communication and interaction needs. Support includes therapy team; personalised learning linked to EHC plans; support for communication, sensory regulation and physical coordination. Families should contact the school directly to discuss suitability, admissions and current provision.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
School's own assessment/admissions process
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
N/A
Free school meals
N/A
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school
Specialisms
Autism and associated needs; communication and interaction needs
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £34,884 to £89,220
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
City of Rochester School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is City of Rochester School?
City of Rochester School is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does City of Rochester School take?
City of Rochester School is registered for pupils aged 5 to 18.
What SEND support does City of Rochester School provide?
City of Rochester School supports autism and associated needs; communication and interaction needs. Its provision includes therapy team; personalised learning linked to EHC plans; support for communication, sensory regulation and physical coordination.
What is City of Rochester School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated City of Rochester School Good after its inspection on 2 July 2024.
Where is City of Rochester School?
City of Rochester School is at Bradbury House, View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UJ.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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