Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Address: Gas House Road
Town/City: Rochester
County: Kent
Postcode: ME1 1US
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01634 471697
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: The Pilgrim Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Gregory Taylor
Capacity: 446
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 298 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.5%

Location and administration

URN: 149069
DfE Number: 887/2025
UKPRN: 10090885
UPRN: 44076556
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Rochester and Strood (E14001447)
Electoral Ward: Rochester West & Borstal (E05014465)

Easting & Northing: 574334E, 168802N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 31.59" N 0° 30' 16.15" E
Plus Code: 9F329GR3+RQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Father Mark Ball - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Bancroft - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mrs Polly Bolshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Tosin Hunter - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • Mr Waleed Jamil - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Anita Mann - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Mepsted - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Melanie Olubajo - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Janette Perry - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Elizabeth Russell - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • Mr Gregory Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Kirsten Taylor - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Rev Ruth Teruel-Pyrke - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2025.