Ripplevale School Rochester
URN: 132097 • Rochester ME1 1BG
Overview
- Name
- Ripplevale School Rochester
- URN
- 132097
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 41.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Natalie Christie (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01634812233
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 9-13 New Road, Rochester ME1 1BG
Summary
Ripplevale School Rochester is an independent special school located in Medway, catering to students aged 6 to 21+ who are on the autistic spectrum and may have associated conditions. The school is part of a multi-campus institution, which includes additional sites in Broadstairs and Deal, and serves families across Kent and Medway. With a current enrolment of 146 pupils, Ripplevale has a capacity of 210, ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment.
The school's ethos centres on fostering a caring learning atmosphere where students can make meaningful progress tailored to their individual needs. Ripplevale aims to equip students with essential personal, social, and employability skills, promoting their development into confident and independent young adults. The dedicated team of teachers, therapists, and support staff work collaboratively to enhance educational outcomes and life chances for all pupils.
Ripplevale School prioritises partnership and collaboration with families, creating a community focused on achieving excellence in education. The commitment to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by students on the autistic spectrum is at the heart of the school's mission.
The school's ethos centres on fostering a caring learning atmosphere where students can make meaningful progress tailored to their individual needs. Ripplevale aims to equip students with essential personal, social, and employability skills, promoting their development into confident and independent young adults. The dedicated team of teachers, therapists, and support staff work collaboratively to enhance educational outcomes and life chances for all pupils.
Ripplevale School prioritises partnership and collaboration with families, creating a community focused on achieving excellence in education. The commitment to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by students on the autistic spectrum is at the heart of the school's mission.
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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 | 146 | 85 | 61 | 210 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 159 | 99 | 60 | 210 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 191 | 114 | 77 | 210 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 191 | 114 | 77 | 210 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 174 | 115 | 59 | 210 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 167 | 109 | 58 | 170 | 0.00 |
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