Gad's Hill School
URN: 118944 • Rochester ME3 7PA
Overview
- Name
- Gad's Hill School
- URN
- 118944
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Savage (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01474822366
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Higham, Rochester ME3 7PA
Summary
Gad's Hill School is an independent day school located in Higham, near Rochester, Kent, set within the historic grounds of Charles Dickens' former home. Established in 1924, the school caters to boys and girls aged 3-16 years, offering a vibrant educational environment that blends modern facilities with a rich literary heritage. The school emphasizes traditional values, self-discipline, and a strong sense of community.
The curriculum at Gad's Hill School is designed to foster academic excellence, with a reputation for achieving excellent GCSE results. Class sizes are kept small, with a maximum of 20 pupils, allowing for personalised attention and support tailored to each child's needs. In addition to a strong academic focus, the school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including Forest School, Combined Cadet Force, and various creative arts programs.
Gad's Hill School prides itself on its supportive pastoral care and the nurturing of a family-like atmosphere. The school encourages parental involvement and commitment to its values, creating a collaborative community that enhances the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at Gad's Hill School is designed to foster academic excellence, with a reputation for achieving excellent GCSE results. Class sizes are kept small, with a maximum of 20 pupils, allowing for personalised attention and support tailored to each child's needs. In addition to a strong academic focus, the school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including Forest School, Combined Cadet Force, and various creative arts programs.
Gad's Hill School prides itself on its supportive pastoral care and the nurturing of a family-like atmosphere. The school encourages parental involvement and commitment to its values, creating a collaborative community that enhances the educational experience for all students.
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- The Governing Body (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Upper School (sen)
- Careers (sen)
- GCSE Preparation (sen)
- GCSE Results 2025 (sen)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Abbey Court Foundation Special School (61.6)
- City of Rochester School (56.2)
- FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED (55.7)
- King's School, Rochester (50.2)
- Rochester Independent College (46.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 357 | 173 | 184 | 755 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 386 | 191 | 195 | 755 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 369 | 183 | 186 | 755 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 369 | 183 | 186 | 755 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 329 | 171 | 158 | 755 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 321 | 167 | 154 | 755 | 0.00 |
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