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.
LATEST NEWS
The weather gods smiled upon us as Open Mic Night took over Oriel Garden. Before a single note was sung, the crowd was treated to an opening act nobody saw coming. In a tribute to British TV royalty, our MCs for the evening - Abe and Oscar - marched out in matching Ant and [...]
Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic trip to LEGOLAND, where learning, creativity and adventure came together in a truly memorable day. After arriving by coach, pupils began their visit by exploring Miniland, where they were able to see famous landmarks recreated in incredible detail using thousands of LEGO bricks. This was a wonderful opportunity for pupils [...]
Model UN expanded into the Junior School on Monday, as 15 Year 7 and 8 pupils accepted the challenge of a novice conference at City of London Freemen's School. Representing India, China and Venezuela, the pupils discussed topics from nuclear weapons and modern slavery to border stability and the rise of the far right. King's [...]
We had a fantastic day of racing at the Barnes and Mortlake Regatta, with three crews proudly representing our school: two J18 Quads and one J15 Double. Because there was no direct junior competition available for the J18 category, our quads stepped up brilliantly to compete in the Open events. The J15 Double opened [...]
What a phenomenal day at King's for our annual L6 Careers Day! Designed to mimic a graduate recruitment assessment centre, our pupils went through a demanding rotation of group tasks, presentations and multiple mini-interviews. The top ten 'best on the day' candidates advanced to a rigorous panel interview, competing for two 'fictional' job offers. [...]
A huge congratulations to our athletes who competed at the prestigious Kent Schools Athletics Championships last weekend. It was a fantastic day of competition,with a brilliant finish from Josephine H-R (L5), who took 3rd place in the 300m Hurdles. Heidi P (L5) also put in a superb performance, running a fantastic race in a [...]
Our Junior School performers brought Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life last week in a spectacular three-show run. While the first performance was moved indoors, the weather improved and the last two performances took place in the beautiful garden of Satis House. The natural backdrop provided the perfect enchanted forest for Puck’s mischief [...]
Our Remove, Lower Fifth and Lower Sixth pupils took part in a fantastic CCF Field Day. The sheer variety of activities on offer perfectly captures the spirit of opportunity, teamwork and resilience we foster here at King's School, Rochester: 🪖 Army Section: Pupils headed to The Alps to hone their communication skills, mastering everything [...]
Last week, King’s School Rochester marked an incredibly special milestone. At the end of this term, Mr Paul Medhurst retires after 37 years of dedicated, exceptional service to our school. In a fantastic surprise, the Prep School atrium was secretly transformed into ‘The Paul Medhurst Garden’. This beautiful, zen-like space will stand as a [...]
Back in March, Fola swam in a regional time trial to secure her place in the national finals. On Saturday she travelled to the London Aquatics Centre (LAC) to compete. Following a fantastic performance in the heats, she successfully qualified for the grand final! She then pulled out all the stops, swimming the 50m Breaststroke [...]
If you went to the Alps this week, you were sure of a big surprise! Our Nursery and Reception children enjoyed a paws-itively brilliant outdoor learning session, topped off with a Teddy Bears' Picnic. Our furry friends had a wonderful time too.
Chadlington Hall was buzzing with excitement as our talented Year 3 pupils and Junior School ensembles took to the stage for the Performers’ Assembly. It was a wonderful celebration of music, dance and spoken word, giving our young artists a fantastic platform to showcase the fruits of their hard work this term. The afternoon [...]
Huge congratulations to Emilia M (L5), who became a County Champion after a spectacular performance at the NSEA Dressage County Championships at Hickstead. Having qualified in February, Emilia went head-to-head against the highest-placed riders from 15 other counties. Despite the blistering heat and a painful elbow injury from a cricket mishap the previous week, she [...]
Our rowers had an action-packed half term, kicking off with strong performances at the prestigious National Schools’ Regatta in the Ch4x and 2nd J18 categories. After intensive mid-week training at Henley-on-Thames, the squad finished the break on an absolute high at the Metropolitan Regatta, storming to a fantastic 1st place finish in the J18 [...]
We are delighted to celebrate an extraordinary achievement by Luke O (Remove), who successfully rang his first three Quarter Peals during the half-term break – an accomplishment that would be remarkable for any bellringer, let alone achieving all three within just three days. Luke's first Quarter Peal took place at Rochester Cathedral on Sunday 24th [...]
Our Lower Sixth pupils took an exciting step toward their futures by attending the UCAS Higher Education Exhibition at Detling. Pupils spent the afternoon chatting directly with representatives from universities, exploring apprenticeship pathways and meeting career experts. The group returned with plenty of inspiration to help them map out the big choices ahead!
A huge well done to our Music Scholars for their fantastic, poised and confident showcase performances this week. The audience enjoyed listening to the incredible variety on offer, from vocals to brass, strings and keys. We are immensely proud of your talent and polished performances. [...]
Reception had a fantastic day out at Kent Life. The children learnt how to make bread, met a variety of farm animals and explored the beautiful farm. To top it all off they enjoyed an exciting tractor ride and even had time for some fun in the soft play area. [...]
We had a fantastic pirate-themed day in Year 1. We made our very own maps and pirate boats and we even had pirate punch and ships' biscuits for a snack! The children were first-rate shipmates and thankfully, nobody had to walk the plank! [...]
Congratulations to the Intermediate Quiz Team of Dylan E, Arthur G, Chris H, Matthew H and Gabby O. After four rounds, they made it through to the National Finals of the Plate competition in the Schools Challenge, falling at the quarter-final stage to Bryanston School during 'Finals Day'. Knowledge of the Victoria Cross, women's football [...]
Congratulations to Tilly (4M) who was awarded Parents' Player of the Year, having become the Gore Court Hockey Club Under-10s goalkeeper this season. Tilly was also selected to play for the Gore Court boys' Under-10s team at the Kent County Championships, as the boys' team do not have a goalkeeper!
Lower Fifth GCSE Geography pupils recently spent three days at Juniper Hall Field Studies Centre in the Surrey Hills with Ms Bower and Miss Costelloe as part of their preparation for the AQA GCSE Geography Paper 3 fieldwork investigations. Set in the heart of the beautiful Box Hill landscape, the centre provided an ideal [...]
Upper Sixth Geography pupils recently travelled to London by train with Ms Bower to attend a full-day AQA A Level Geography Exam Booster conference, hosted by Tutor2u at Westfield Stratford. The event brought together Sixth Form pupils from across the country for an intensive and highly focused revision experience ahead of the summer examinations. [...]
As part of the Remove Futures Programme at King's, many pupils have been working on creative projects around the theme of sustainability. One group decided to make a notebook by recycling the paper in their old exercise books; another group painted a beach landscape to educate others about the effect of plastic pollution in [...]
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’.
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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.
