Pre-Prep are delighted to announce the first group of Year 3 Prefects for Michaelmas Term. Congratulations to Rais, Fiona, Amariah, William S, Noah, Harvey, Matilda, William C, Eleonor, Cruz, Sophia, Kai and Tamara We know that they will enjoy all the fun responsibilities and the jobs allocated to them!

The preparatory students flocked to the paddock, ready to cheer like their lives depended on it, as the four houses braced for battle. Fifty determined contestants stood tall, focused on victory, but five minutes in, the cracks began to show. By the fifteen-minute mark, a staggering forty had dropped out, leaving a battlefield of just [...]

As if the rigour of the academic year wasn’t enough, we had several students taking part in musical activities over the summer break. Congratulations to Zara A (L5), who took part in the Canterbury Festival of Music and Dance. She competed in 9 sections of the festival and came home with eight gold medals, one silver, [...]

Year 2 had a wonderful day visiting the ‘Reculver Coastal Classroom,’ learning about habitats and food chains as part of their Science topic. The children spent the morning rock pooling and participated in a ‘Seashore Safari’ led by Anna. They discovered a fantastic variety of marine life and were amazed to learn that female [...]

On Tuesday morning the Preparatory School came together for the first Matins service of the year. The year 7 and 8s showed off their choral prowess and filled the Cathedral with hymns, resonating around the beautiful Quier. A huge congratulations to the pupils who received their ballet awards, as well as our new Year 7 [...]

We are so proud to receive the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award with distinction over the summer! Look out for our flag which is flying proudly over the Paddock. A huge thank you to our Eco-Committee, led by Mr Bradley Rivers, which has worked hard to promote sustainability and raise environmental awareness across the [...]

For 17 days in July, 24 senior school pupils and four staff members embarked on a memorable trip to Kenya and Tanzania to visit two school projects. We flew to Nairobi and stayed at Magnet School in Ongata Rongai. While there, we engaged with a local primary school and learned about Kenya’s education system, all [...]

I am delighted to announce that King’s pupils have once again achieved excellent results in this year’s GCSE examinations. Following last year’s record-breaking performance, we have upheld our strong academic standards, with a quarter of all GCSE grades awarded at the top levels of 8 and 9. Two-thirds of all grades achieved were 6 [...]

On a bee-utiful summer day the bees moved into their new homes in Satis House gardens. Two hives had already been purchased by the school in preparation for the new arrivals. Governor Wayne Smith and Rod Easton, President of the Mid Kent Bee Keepers’ Association, brought two nucs with them, each containing one laying [...]

Satis House garden was filled with smiles as the Class of 2024 opened their A Level results and looked forward to embarking on the next chapter of their lives. Our pupils are heading off to a wide range of destinations in the UK and overseas, including apprenticeships, a career in the Army, places at the [...]

King's School Rochester was delighted to be invited by the Medway African and Caribbean Association (MACA) charity, to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Gala Evening. King's has been collaborating as a partner with MACA for the last few years and was delighted to support this event. The school provided rehearsal space in our Pre-Preparatory School [...]

King’s School Rochester celebrated a heartfelt moment on Speech Day as the Lord Chadlington, Peter Gummer, a distinguished former pupil and long-time benefactor, delivered an inspiring speech to this year’s leavers that captivated the audience. In a touching tribute to his remarkable journey, the Lord Chadlington chose to return to the very place where [...]

On Thursday pupils said farewell to Pre-Prep for the summer by celebrating with parents, staff and Governors at the Cathedral. Each year group sang a song or read a poem and waved goodbye to Year 3 who will be starting their Prep School journey in September. There were also lots of trophies and prizes [...]

Today Prep School pupils attended their last Cathedral Service of the year with parents, staff and Governors and special guest Rev. Canon Rushton. Prizes awarded ranged from academic, music, sport and extra-curricular achievements to celebrating characteristics such as effort, service, commitment and perseverance. The celebration ended with the School Song and then tea and [...]

Senior School enjoyed sports day at the Alps on Thursday. There was lots of sun, fun, trophies and smiles.

Congratulations to the 19 pupils who took part in the silver expedition qualifier on Exmoor last week. All who took part had a challenging but enjoyable expedition with some sun, rain and glorious views. Well done to all the participants and staff who took part. 

Our Year 8 pupils embarked on an inspiring community project during their computing lessons this year, aimed at addressing the cost of living crisis through technology. Given the task of researching how tech could alleviate some of the pressures faced by those affected, they discovered a critical issue: local food banks, like Medway Foodbank, [...]

Our Year 8 pupils embarked on an unforgettable 5-day residential trip to the Peak District, staying at the charming Peak Centre in the picturesque village of Edale. This trip was a true test of independence as pupils left behind their home comforts to either stay in dormitories or camped outside, taking on the responsibility [...]

Our audience enjoyed a night of sparkling musical performances, showcasing the talents of both pupils and staff. The program was as diverse as it was brilliant, featuring timeless classics by ABBA and The Carpenters alongside modern hits by artists like Billie Eilish and Reneé Rapp. Our lineup was expertly accounted by stalwarts of the [...]

With the election upon us, King's Senior School gave pupils their own chance to use voting power. Six Sixth Form pupils stood, representing Lib Dems, Labour, Conservative, Greens, an independent candidate and the Monster Raving Loony Party. At the hustings, the candidates spoke passionately about their beliefs, urging the school to take part in [...]

Despite a delayed start due to rain and wet track conditions, we had a fantastic morning of athletic prowess with all Prep School Pupils taking part in a range of track, field and relay events. The results are as follows: Overall House Winner Inter-House Athletics Winners Parker Trophy Crick - 694 2nd place Whiston -  [...]

A vast number of pupils in the Prep School took part in Athletics this term. There were three outings, a friendly afterschool fixture at the Judd School in Tonbridge, the IAPS Athletics Championships at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford and the District Athletics Championships at Medway Park.  Absolutely everyone that competed surpassed our [...]

A fantastic new initiative from our Eco Council. Our Year 8 pupils have constructed 60 bird boxes, not only contributing to local biodiversity, but the roof, base and sides of these bird boxes are all made from reclaimed pallet wood timber. This project not only supports wildlife but also promotes sustainability and creative recycling. Well [...]

The annual croquet competition between the Headmaster's IV and the King's Scholars and Heads of School took place this week on the well-prepared lawn of Oriel House.  The Principal is yet to lose this traditional end of year competition, although the students this year were in fighting form as they hoped to topple his unbeaten [...]