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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
Last night’s Scholars’ Concert, held in School Hall on one of the hottest evenings of the year, was a celebration of remarkable talent and dedication. Featuring both Prep and Senior School music scholars, the evening offered a rich and varied programme that showcased the depth of musical ability across the School. Despite the heat, [...]
On Wednesday 18th June, the King’s School Rochester community was treated to an unforgettable evening of wit, warmth and wisdom, as television presenter, broadcaster, comedian, singer and actor (so many hats!) Alexander Armstrong joined Lord Chadlington for an engaging ‘Pointless Evening’ of conversation. In a ‘Parkinson-style’ interview, Lord Chadlington, long-standing friend and benefactor of the [...]
King's Senior Choir and Choristers ventured into central London on Monday 16 June to sing evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral. To give some idea of how prestigious an activity this was, visiting choirs from around the world have to reserve their opportunity over a year in advance to do the same. It was a [...]
We’re excited to unveil our new King’s mobile catering unit! Just in time for Sports Days, where we will be serving refreshments for parents up at the Alps. We look forward to seeing you there!
Year 4 visited Down House this week. Down House was the home of Charles Darwin; it is where he formulated his ideas on evolution over many years before writing his major work, On the Origin of Species. The pupils looked around an exhibition on his life and work, visited the gardens where he carried out [...]
Today, Year 1 enjoyed a brilliant Outdoor Learning session, with free time to explore the Alps, get creative in the mud kitchen, hunt for mini beasts, complete a scavenger hunt, and much more! The children loved learning through play, connecting with nature, and discovering the world around them in their own way. [...]
During the Midsummer Term, Year 6 pupils in Religious Studies have been learning about Jesus and His Resurrection according to Christianity. To deepen their understanding of this important subject, and with guidance from their teacher Mrs Elugbadebo-Solomons, the following pupils – Deborah L, Tomi S, Milan D, Malachi S, Dougie S, Jake C, Leo [...]
On Saturday, KSR Rowing competed in the Barnes & Mortlake Regatta, delivering a superb performance that reflected the dedication and hard work of our athletes. Our crews demonstrated a fantastic display of rowing skill, teamwork and determination across all events. KSR was represented in four events: two J15 doubles, one J18 coxless quad and [...]
Now that the secret’s out, we can now share what Nursery pupils were busy preparing for Father’s Day last week! From handmade clay pots and thoughtful cards to delicious baked treats, the children put lots of love into each surprise. We hope all the dads enjoyed their gifts made with love. [...]
The King’s Athletics team enjoyed a fantastic day in the sunshine at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford on Friday 13th June. Athletics is an individual sport, and every one of our pupils should feel extremely proud of their achievements. We witnessed a plethora of P.B’s throughout the day. The purpose of this regional [...]
This week, Lower Sixth chemistry pupils swapped their usual lessons for a hands-on day in the lab, stepping into the shoes of pharmaceutical chemists. Their challenge: to synthesise aspirin, one of the world’s most widely used painkillers, as part of their practical endorsement. Working with focus and precision, pupils carried out a sequence of [...]
On Sunday cadets and staff from the School took to their boards on the River Medway, launching in Yalding and travelling upriver to Oak Weir lock and back. It was a great day with fantastic pupils, weather and water conditions.
Cadets Alexander M and Jamie S from the RAF Section visited RAF Kenley's Volunteer Gliding Squadron on Sunday and took flight in the winch-powered Viking glider with great weather and views for miles around.
On Friday’s CCF Field Day, cadets from all sections took part in their Single Service planned day with RN Cadets enjoying land sailing, compartment clearance and piracy briefings, the Army taking part in field craft assessment towards their syllabus completions and the RAF Section attending the RAF Museum in Hendon to bring together the [...]
Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s Business Forum. Guests heard from David Faries, Commercial Business Director, who shared insights into the School’s commercial strategy. The evening also provided a fantastic opportunity for networking, discussion, and the exchange of ideas—set against the backdrop of a beautiful summer evening in Satis Gardens. [...]
Pupils in Year 7 and 8 made the now annual pilgrimage to Ypres in Belgium, touring the Salient’s battlefields to understand the horrors of trench warfare in support of their classroom studies of the First World War. Starting at Talbot House in Poperinghe, which served as an Everman Club for soldiers of all ranks, [...]
Pupils in Year 7 undertook the second of the year’s Enquiry Days focussing on issues of global health. The timetable was collapsed and lessons were structured around the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Working in teams, pupils examined health inequalities, considering both diseases of affluence and diseases of poverty, as well as addressing the barriers [...]
Music Scholar Charlie B (L5C) was invited to perform Max Bruch's Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor this week as rehearsal soloist with Hayes Symphony Orchestra. The HSO is a community orchestra in South London directed by Mr Dan James, cello teacher and ensemble leader at King's. It was a joyful collaboration that inspired [...]
Nursery finally said goodbye to our beautiful butterflies today. They were looked after in the holidays by Ruby and her sister Violet where they came out of their cocoons and turned into butterflies. We have loved having them as visitors to our class, we set them free in St Margaret’s Gardens. [...]
The Year 6 pupils took a trip to Wingham Wildlife Park, to further their studies into animal classification and characteristics. They saw all sorts of exotic creatures, with the highlights for many being the very friendly ring-tailed lemurs and lorikeets! [...]
Year 5 had the chance to revise their knowledge of our Solar System when they had an online visit from a real astronomer from the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. The astronomer was super impressed with our pupils' knowledge, and at the end of our session gave us some in-depth and technical answers to some excellent questions [...]
As part of this year’s Volunteers’ Week, we were delighted to receive a certificate recognising the outstanding contribution King’s pupils have made to the local community through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). Over the past 12 months, our pupils have dedicated an impressive 988 hours to volunteering as part of their DofE programme—an estimated [...]
Following a successful debut performance for Kent U17 against Essex, Charles B (L6) was selected to start at inside centre for Kent's final game of the county campaign, against a strong Sussex side. Despite a strong start and scoring first, the game was incredibly competitive and the scoreline was close throughout. Kent managed to hold [...]
The U15 golf team took on Maidstone Grammar School at Tudor Park Golf Club in a highly enjoyable and competitive fixture. Representing King’s from Remove were Blake M, Luke R, George L, Ben R, Will H and Theo C, playing in three pairs in a four ball better-ball (match play) format. In Match 1, Blake [...]
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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.
