Senior School Uniform

The School is frequently congratulated on the smart appearance and polite manners of its pupils. We are particularly proud of the King’s uniform and pupils are expected to wear it with pride. It is important therefore that pupils should be smartly dressed at all times.

Uniform items may be purchased from the online shop of our uniform partner, Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists (www.monkhouse.com).

Remove (Year 9) – Upper Fifth (Year 11) Uniform

These items are the existing uniform that can be purchased from our uniform supplier Monkhouse:

Items marked* may only be purchased from our uniform partner, Monkhouse.

• All pupils should wear the grey King’s pinstripe suit jacket.*
• Grey King’s pinstripe suit skirts should be at the knee – please allow for growing room during the year. Pupils should not roll up their skirts.*
• Grey King’s pinstripe suit trousers.*
• Shirts should be white with a stiff collar and should be tucked in at all times with the top button done up. Pupils may choose between wearing short or long sleeves.
• Pupils may wear the King’s grey school jumper.*
• Socks must be ankle grey or black and tights must be black or natural in colour.
• Pupils in Remove must wear a school-branded coat. Pupils in Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth should ideally wear a school coat but if not, coats should be black or navy blue (not grey). They should not have obvious logos and should not have fur linings or trimming. Scarfs and hats should match the coat.
• Shoes must be black leather and should be clean and polished. Patent Shoes are not allowed. Pupils are not allowed to wear ‘smart trainers’ in place of school shoes.
• School bags should be plain black or navy.
• Boaters should be worn to Cathedral Services on Mondays and on all special occasions. 
• School tie – representative ties may be worn with permission from the Deputies*

School uniform must be worn for classroom lessons and when travelling to and from school. Pupils may be allowed to remove jackets during a lesson but these should be replaced neatly before leaving the classroom. When permitted by the Senior Deputy Head, pupils may remove their suit jackets and long shirt sleeves may be rolled up to the elbow.

On some more formal occasions, such as Speech Day, Commemoration Day, and the Carol Service, all pupils are required to wear a plain white shirt (tucked in) and no jumper.

Hair, Faces and Jewellery

• Pupils in the Remove, Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth may wear a small single metal stud earring in the lobe of each ear.  No other jewellery (other than a wrist watch or jewellery for religious reasons) may be worn. Smart Watches (i.e. watches that have messaging capability or connect to a pupil’s phone) are not permitted. 
• No make-up or nail varnish should be worn, fake nails or eyelashes are not permitted.
• Hair should be kept clean, tidy and out of the eyes. For pupils in Remove, Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth, hair that touches the shoulder should be tied back in a ponytail, bun or plait with a black, grey or navy blue hair band or tie. Unnatural dyes/tints are not allowed. Hair should be no shorter than a No. 2 and side burns must be no longer than the middle of the ear and well trimmed. Headwear or headscarfs are only permitted for religious reasons, and if worn should be plain black or navy. 
• Faces must be clean shaven or religious customs followed.

Sports Kit

All kit worn must be King’s branded. Pupils should wear:

• King’s School branded Canterbury shorts and t-shirt
• For Rugby, King’s branded Canterbury rugby shorts, rugby shirt and long socks
• For all other sports, white ankle socks should be worn
• King’s branded Canterbury tracksuit midlayer and bottom may be worn
• King’s branded Canterbury contact top may be worn in inclement weather
• Suitable footwear depending on the activity
• Pupils should wear trousers when in the Cathedral.

The following items are the uniform that can be purchased from our uniform supplier Monkhouse, those marked* can only be purchased from Monkhouse:

• White ankle socks for all other activities
• Suitable footwear depending on activity
• Any base layers should be plain black

For Rugby, pupils will need:

• Football/Rugby Boots. All studs must bear the British Standard Safety Kitemark
• Gum shield (compulsory)

For Hockey, pupils will need:

• Hockey stick
• Shin Pads (compulsory)
• Gum Shield (compulsory)

For Cricket, players will need:

• School Baseball Cap *
• Cricket Box and Box-Shorts
• Tracksuit bottoms
• White trainers or cricket spikes

Cricket whites are only required if the pupil is selected for a school fixture.

For Badminton/Tennis, pupils will need:

• Their own racket.

For Swimming, pupils will need:

• A plain black swimming cap and plain black swimming costume/speedos.

Ordering online

Orders can be placed online at www.monkhouse.com. Select the ‘Find your school’ option and locate the ‘King’s School Rochester’ section to find a comprehensive uniform list or visit the King’s School Rochester Shop here.

Ordering by phone

Orders can be placed by ringing Monkhouse on 0161 476 7216.

Should you wish to speak to one of the specially-trained uniform advisers, this service is available Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00.

Added Extras

• Monkhouse operates a free returns service for exchanges and refunds.
• It is essential that all items of uniform are clearly labelled with first name and surname. Monkhouse offer a name-taping service so that uniform arrives named and ready to wear.
• Made to measure service is available in exceptional circumstances for children who are not a standard size.