The Thomas Aveling School
Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1212
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Linter
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Medway
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About The Thomas Aveling School
The Thomas Aveling School is a secondary academy in Rochester, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers hearing impairment. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 20; HI - Hearing Impairment
Specialisms
Hearing impairment
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Thomas Aveling 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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What type of school is The Thomas Aveling School?
The Thomas Aveling School is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does The Thomas Aveling School cover?
The Thomas Aveling School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does The Thomas Aveling School offer?
The Thomas Aveling School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include hearing impairment.
What is The Thomas Aveling School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Thomas Aveling School Good after its inspection on 14 September 2022.
Where is The Thomas Aveling School?
The Thomas Aveling School is at Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW.
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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