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KING’S SCHOOL ROCHESTER
King’s is a remarkable school with a rich and diverse heritage, where pupils have been educated for over 1,400 years under the watchful gaze of Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle.
At King’s, we believe in preparing children for the 21st Century through educating the whole child. Our priority is ensuring that happy children perform to their best and the School is an exceptionally happy and friendly place where moral values, self-discipline, emotional intelligence and a Christian spirit underpin our family community.
Every step of the King’s School Rochester journey, from Nursery through to Sixth Form, is designed to help pupils flourish, grow in confidence and discover new passions. We believe that building a love of learning and developing independent thinking skills are just as important as achieving the best grades, and so our teachers help each pupil to realise their own potential.
There’s one motto we live by at King’s and that’s simply “Work Hard, Play Hard and Look After Each Other”, no matter what age you are.
why KING’S SCHOOL ROCHESTER
We are one school, where a happy learning environment is underpinned by a strong sense of care, kindness, moral values, self-discipline and emotional intelligence.
At King’s School Rochester, we believe in giving pupils the courage and confidence to be their best. Staff, pupils, parents and governors work together as one, to create and sustain the learning environment that makes our school so unique, ensuring its stewardship for generations to come.
We nurture the individual and celebrate diversity of talent – there truly is no typical King’s pupil. Each and every one is unique, and is treated as such. King’s School Rochester is a school for life, where pupils are prepared for life beyond education. We support this with our extra-curricular and careers activities whilst at the School, and then when a child leaves, we keep in touch and follow their journey, ensuring that they always remain a valued member of the King’s community.
Our motto is a simple one, “Work hard, play hard and look after each other” no matter what age you are.
King’s School Rochester finds itself situated in the heart of the historic town, nestled amongst cobbled medieval streets under the shadow of the Cathedral.
A stone’s throw from the beating heart of London, inhabitants of Rochester enjoy rolling countryside hills in one direction, and beautiful seaside in the other. The town is just over half an hour away by train into St Pancras International and easily accessible from Kent and the southeast. This gives our pupils the best of both worlds – a wealth of bustling culture on their doorstep, combined with the peace of living in a picturesque country town.
The busy high street, filled with independent businesses and a burgeoning arts scene, means our town is the perfect location to learn, develop and grow. Situated on the banks of the River Medway, Rochester is full of charm and intrigue.
Our location in Rochester is an integral part of School life.
Whilst we may be the second oldest school in the world, our vision is modern and resolutely forward-looking.
Steeped in history and surrounded by breath-taking heritage, King’s School Rochester has moved with the times for over 1400 years.
Our School lies in the shadow of Rochester Castle, nestled within the Cathedral precinct. Thousands of pupils have passed through the School over the centuries, leaving their mark and creating a tangible sense of history. With our one-of-a-kind setting, our pupils understand what has gone before them and consequently their role in shaping the future.
Our pupils are given the mindset, knowledge and self-belief they need to step out, flourish, and emblazon their own positive mark on the world.
Strategically placed, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.
Today it stands as a proud reminder of the history of Rochester, along with the cathedral and cobbled streets.
Through all the raids, battles and drama, King's School has stood under its impressive shadow, educating the children of Rochester.
King’s benefits from excellent transport links to London and beyond, perfect for international pupils.
Rochester Train Station is conveniently located less than a 10 minute walk from the School with London being just over a half an hour train journey away into St Pancras International.
Add to this the rolling countryside hills in one direction and the beautiful seaside in the other, our pupils have a wealth of bustling culture on their doorstep, combined with the peace of living in a picturesque country town.
It is our core belief that our pupils learn just as much outside the classroom as they do inside.
We consider participation in clubs and activities an integral part of the King’s experience.
From Reception through to Sixth Form, there is an extensive range of co-curricular pursuits from which to choose, taking place during lunchtime, after school and at the weekend.
We also offer a range of trips both in the UK and abroad to extend our young people’s horizons.
We instil in our pupils the practical knowledge and skills that will see them through the rest of their education and their future career.
At the end of their time at King’s, our pupils leave as fully rounded young adults, who go on to flourish and thrive in whichever path they take.
Our long established Old Roffensian Society allows past leavers to stay in contact with their contemporaries and participate in events and functions within the wider King’s network.
The Old Roffensians’ community provides pupils with a valuable network of contacts that will enrich and further their respective careers, in many cases giving them that crucial ‘foot-in-the-door’.
LATEST NEWS
Ahoy there, me hearties! It was Pirate Day on Tuesday in Year One and the crew were all hands on deck. There were lots of “arrrr’s” and “yo ho ho’s” as the young buccaneers made paper plate pirate ships, tea-stained treasure maps, pirate flags and even drank pirate punch! Everyone had a swashbuckling good [...]
Our youngest musicians had the chance to shine on Monday as they performed to parents, staff and friends in their summer music showcase. With over a dozen solo performances, our pupils showed off their talent and accomplishments to a delighted audience on a variety of instruments, including piano, violin, cello and clarinet. We are [...]
“We’re all hooked on TikTok—but can we really be blamed? Take a moment today to check your screen time. How many hours did you spend scrolling this week? Now, try to recall the last three videos you watched. Chances are, you can’t. That’s hours of your life gone, with nothing to show for it”. Ralf [...]
We are delighted to announce that Rika G (L5) was awarded the First Prize in the IAPS Art Prize 2025 in the category Year 9-10. Rika has been invited to the awards ceremony in Mayfair, London, to collect her prize in June. The judges commented on the work: “The judges felt it was a skilful [...]
After weeks of hard work, the curtain was raised as Prep pupils took to the stage to perform Shrek the Musical Jr. The production was an ogre-sized success, delighting audiences with its humour, heart and high-energy performances. The pupils truly brought the swamp to the stage, with Shrek’s gruff charm, Donkey’s hilarious antics and [...]
We had the best time at Kent Life this week! We started with a bread making workshop where we were taught how to mix the ingredients and knead the dough to make a bread roll. We then met some animals and learned about them. After lunch we had a little time to explore the [...]
Eleven pupils from King's Preparatory School headed to Benenden School to participate in a brilliant collaborative day for orchestral instrumentalists. Organised across the IAPS (formerly known as the Independent Association of Prep Schools) network, our pupils teamed up with around 150 young musicians from other schools in the region to workshop two pieces. After [...]
A group of fifteen Senior School pupils were treated to a transformative performance by cellist Abel Selaocoe, percussionist Bernhard Schimpelsberger and vocal collective SANSARA on Tuesday evening. Following a swift dinner at Wagamama’s, the group made their way to Wigmore Hall, one of London's finest chamber music venues. The evening began with a moving rendition [...]
The rowing squad saw more success at the weekend at Eton Dorney Lake with the J18 coxless quad taking home a bronze medal. We had a strong turnout at the regatta, fielding two coxless quads—one in the J18 category and one in the J17—as well as a coxed quad in the J15 category. In [...]
We are thrilled to celebrate the success of several King’s pupils who were recognised at the recent Medway RFC Annual Awards. It's fantastic to see so many of our pupils thriving through the strong link between KSR and Medway RFC, making the most of the opportunities that come with having an excellent community sports [...]
Our warmest congratulations to all pupils who performed in our first-ever Summer Singers' Showcase concert on Monday evening. The event featured young voices from Year 6 to Upper Sixth who presented a rich variety of music, from Baroque arias to Sondheim. The audience also enjoyed three original songs performed by Sixth Form students Bryer, [...]
On Thursday Year 5 embarked on an exciting journey back in time with a Viking theme day at Kent Life. The children took part in a range of hands-on workshops that brought Viking history vividly to life. Pupils learned the art of Viking warfare, practising how to fight with a sword and forming a [...]
Last Saturday, our squad competed at Chiswick Regatta on the river Thames, represented by a strong line-up of crews: two quads (J16 and J18 boys), two doubles (J15 boys and J16 girls), and four singles (J15, J16 boys and J18 girls). Throughout the day, our rowers demonstrated resilience, determination and a high level of [...]
Upper Sixth were waved off for study leave this week. Thursday saw the last Chapel Service which was led by the pupils and ended with party blowers and balloons. Parents then attended the Leavers’ Service and everyone enjoyed refreshments afterwards in Satis House gardens. Upper Sixth spent their last few hours receiving some silly [...]
On the 80th anniversary of VE Day our CCF cadets were honoured to march to the war memorial alongside the Royal Engineers, 3rd Princess of Wales Royal Regiment, Medway Veteran’s groups and other cadets. After a service in Rochester Cathedral, a wreath was laid at the war memorial as the bells from the Cathedral, [...]
The annual House Rowing Competition took place this week, featuring an exciting 3000m relay race. Teams were composed of six pupils, with both girls and boys working together to represent their Houses. The event was a true test of endurance, teamwork and determination. Each House gave their all, with every team member contributing to [...]
Year 3 had the opportunity to spend some time meeting Year 4 staff and pupils on Wednesday and find out what it is like to be a Year 4. In preparation for transition, time was spent together at the Outdoor Learning space on the Alps, building dens and lighting fires under the expert guidance [...]
Year 5 had their residential trip to Woodhouse Park Activity Centre in Bristol from Monday to Wednesday this week. They crawled through tunnels, overcame obstacles, found pathways, stacked and climbed crates, shot arrows, played "wide games”, sang, danced, built fires and friendships, all working together as a team. At the end of the trip, [...]
Congratulations to Arjun B (8W) who was awarded a Velvet Cap in the Whole School Cathedral Service this week. The Velvet Cap is the highest award possible in co-curricular activities where pupils have represented their country at top level and Arjun received his for representing England in Badminton. Arjun is an established international badminton [...]
On Wednesday, the Upper Sixth had their annual careers day. This invaluable day models assessment centre days in FTSE 100 companies, exposing pupils to the various stages involved in selecting candidates for graduate schemes or degree apprenticeships as well as offering valuable practice for interview days. Well done to our candidates who got the [...]
Harry G (U5) competed at the Junior Inter Regional Regatta in Nottingham on Saturday, winning silver in the Open J16 double sculls (2x) event, rowing as a composite for Bewl Bridge Rowing Club and King’s School Rochester. All of Harry’s hard work and commitment paid off as he completed the 1500m race in an impressive [...]
A group of King’s School Rochester singers were given the opportunity to take part in a vocal workshop and informal performance with renowned vocal group, The Sixteen, last weekend. Singers Romy, John and Shiv reported back on their experience: “Having the opportunity to sing amongst The Sixteen was an amazing and inspirational experience. The very [...]
On Saturday, 27 pupils from Year 4 to Lower Fifth competed in an effort to win the House Distance Swimming Challenge. Open Morning visitors were impressed to see even the youngest pupils swimming 80 or 120 lengths to achieve their 2k and 3k Swimming Badges. The Alexander Hebden Edwards Trophy was won by Crick, [...]
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is now an established part of the landscape for pupils in the Sixth Form at King’s School. Currently over 70 pupils are enrolled in the programme and this week 31 pupils in the Upper Sixth celebrated their achievements at a Presentation Evening for parents and teachers. A series of [...]
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Every step of the King’s School Rochester journey, from Nursery to Sixth Form, is designed to help pupils flourish, grow in confidence and discover new passions.
