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Rochester, Kent

Gad's Hill School

Gravesend Road, Rochester, ME3 7PA

Get directions Visit website 01474 822366

Ofsted rating

Inspected by ISI

Pupils

357

Ages

3 to 16

Gender

Mixed

At a glance

Age range

Ages 3 to 16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

357

Headteacher

Mr Paul Savage

Type

Independent

Ofsted

Inspected by ISI

Local authority

Kent

Fees

See fee information: https://www.gadshill.org/admissions/fees/

Overview

About Gad's Hill School

Gad's Hill School is an independent secondary school in Higham, Rochester, serving pupils aged 3 to 16. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a nursery.

Learning and school life

The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.

SEND and information for families

This is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.

Getting in

School admissions

Admissions assessment

School's own assessment/admissions process

Ofsted rating

Inspected by ISI

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How the school is doing

School results & attendance

N/A

KS2 results

N/A

A-Level results

N/A

Attendance

N/A

Free school meals

N/A

Additional needs

SEND

SEND setting

Mainstream school

SEND provision

Please check with the school

The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.

Specialisms

Please check with the school

The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.

Before and after school

Wraparound & nursery

Nursery

Yes

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Cost

Fees

See fee information: https://www.gadshill.org/admissions/fees/

Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.

Academic year 2026/27

Gad's Hill 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

Check the school website for exact dates and INSET days →

Get in touch

Contact Gad's Hill School

Address

Gravesend Road, Rochester, ME3 7PA

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Telephone

01474 822366

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[email protected]

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Website

gadshill.org

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Answers for parents

Frequently asked

What type of school is Gad's Hill School?

Gad's Hill School is an independent secondary school. It admits both boys and girls.

What age range does Gad's Hill School cover?

Gad's Hill School serves pupils aged 3 to 16.

What SEND support does Gad's Hill School offer?

Gad's Hill School is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.

Who inspects Gad's Hill School?

The Independent Schools Inspectorate inspects Gad's Hill School rather than Ofsted. Use the inspection link to view the latest report.

Where is Gad's Hill School?

Gad's Hill School is at Gravesend Road, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7PA.

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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