The Thomas Aveling School
URN: 137376 • Rochester ME1 2UW
Overview
- Name
- The Thomas Aveling School
- URN
- 137376
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fiona Linter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01634844809
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Arethusa Road, Rochester ME1 2UW
Summary
The Thomas Aveling School is a mixed secondary academy located in Rochester, Medway, with a current enrolment of 1,212 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,204. The school prides itself on being non-selective and inclusive, catering to students of all abilities within the local community. The ethos of the school is built on high expectations and individual support, ensuring that each student’s well-being is prioritised alongside their academic progress.
The curriculum at Thomas Aveling is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, while also valuing creative disciplines like Music, Drama, and Sport. The school boasts exceptional facilities that enhance the learning experience, and it actively promotes the development of five key student virtues: Ambition, Resilience, Respect, Pride, and Creativity.
Additionally, the school has a commitment to staff development, having previously been designated as a teacher training school. This focus on professional growth ensures that students benefit from high-quality teaching and mentoring, fostering a supportive environment for both pupils and staff. Parents are encouraged to visit during open events to learn more about the school community.
The curriculum at Thomas Aveling is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, while also valuing creative disciplines like Music, Drama, and Sport. The school boasts exceptional facilities that enhance the learning experience, and it actively promotes the development of five key student virtues: Ambition, Resilience, Respect, Pride, and Creativity.
Additionally, the school has a commitment to staff development, having previously been designated as a teacher training school. This focus on professional growth ensures that students benefit from high-quality teaching and mentoring, fostering a supportive environment for both pupils and staff. Parents are encouraged to visit during open events to learn more about the school community.
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Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1204
- Pupils
- 1212
- Boys
- 614
- Girls
- 598
- FSM %
- 30.70
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1212 | 614 | 598 | 1204 | 30.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1234 | 614 | 620 | 1204 | 29.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1205 | 608 | 597 | 1204 | 22.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1205 | 608 | 597 | 1204 | 22.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1203 | 608 | 595 | 1080 | 18.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1156 | 577 | 579 | 1080 | 14.80 |
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