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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’.
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Eighteen scholars attended the last of this year’s Zetountes Lectures, a presentation by Father Padfield entitled “Is spirituality the highest human condition?” Focussing on the American writer Ken Wilber’s “integral theory of spirituality”, which draws on the great truths of religious traditions east and west, the talk promoted a wide-ranging discussion, fittingly given that [...]
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On Saturday our rowing team competed at the Chiswick Regatta on the river Thames. The Regatta first took place in 1924 and we were proud to be part of the 100 year anniversary celebration. We had three crews competing: one girls double (WJ15 2 x L5th), one boys coxed quad (J15 4 x L5th), [...]
Whole School News
On Saturday 27th April 2024, KSR Boarding took both houses up to Twickenham to watch a close game between Harlequins and Northampton Saints, seeing many of the England squad rugby players. With a mix of boarders from Prep School to U6th, it was an opportunity many of them were excited to experience… a rugby game [...]
Whole School News
King's staff and pupils alike rendered Thursday afternoon less grey, as they took to the Alps to participate in the Colour Run. This much-loved event was held to fundraise for Cancer Research, to commemorate and honour those from our King's family who have recently been lost to this dreadful disease. Last term, King's experienced [...]
Senior School News
Mr Fish, Head of History and Politics, addressed the academic scholars of the Zetountes Society on Friday on the theme of "Designing Disney's theme parks - turning dreams into reality". His fascinating talk highlighted how Walt Disney and his successors transformed their "blue sky" thinking into the multi-billion business that annually realises the dreams [...]
Senior School News
Huge congratulations to Erin H , who represented Kent County Netball CLub, as one of the top eighteen netball teams across the whole country, in the Under 16 England National Club Finals in Sunderland last weekend. All the teams successfully navigated their respective regional competitions to qualify for the National Finals. With a full [...]
Senior School News
On Monday morning, the Senior School met in the School Hall to celebrate our termly contemporary service. Mrs Parren led the service with Reverend Adam Pyrke preaching. Head Boy, Chris N, conducted a singing group and band in some modern Christian music. Definitely different to our usual Cathedral services, which made it all the [...]
Preparatory School News
The Year 4 pupils had a fantastic time during their residential trip to Lower Grange Farm. They really enjoyed Zorbing, acquired new Circus Skills, explored the Cave Bus, and revelled in launching Water Rockets. Engaging in team games provided additional enjoyment, but the highlight was undoubtedly singing around the campfire and indulging in S'mores. [...]
Senior School News
Congratulations to Charlie B who was placed as Runner Up in the Medway Rotary Young Musician Competition on Friday, which was held at the Glassbox Theatre, MidKent College. Well done to all six of our finalists, who played brilliantly amongst some stiff competition.
Senior School News
On Monday, music scholars from the Remove, Lower Fifth and Lower Sixth gathered in the School Hall to give a glorious concert of solo pieces. Hugh D joined from Upper Sixth as an exception, to give an exquisite performance with Isla M and Charlie B, to form the KSR Piano Trio. Having thought that [...]
Preparatory School News
On Tuesday, Year 6 visited Wingham Wildlife Park to learn about animals, their adaptations and why some animals, such as dinosaurs, became extinct. We now understand the importance of conservation in protecting the species who share our planet. We saw so many animals including giant centipedes, crocodiles, otters, giraffes, orangutans, tigers, lions and moon bears [...]
Senior School News
This past weekend brought notable achievements for Francesca, Tixi, Ysabelle and Erin at the Junior County Netball Tournament at Rainham School for Girls. Tixi, Ysabelle, and Frankie's team clinched second place in the development category, while Erin's team triumphed in the first-team category—excellent preparation for the upcoming National Finals in Sheffield. Congratulations to all the [...]
Senior School News
For Careers Day, Lower Sixth pupils engaged in a variety of activities including team building, writing and interview practice, with judges and mentors available to provide guidance and assessments. Congratulations to our winners Ella J and George W and runners up Felippe L and Gilbert H, and well done to all participants. Special thanks [...]
Senior School News
Major Short and three CCF Senior Cadet were delighted to attend the 100th centenary service aboard the Dunkirk Little Ship paddle steamer Medway Queen on Tuesday 23rd April. At this prestigious event was also The Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Mayor of Medway, Regular Servicemen, Reserves, Cadets, volunteers from The Medway Queen Preservation Society and many [...]
Preparatory School News
This has been a busy week for General Knowledge at King's. In the Preparatory School a team consisting of Emily C, Emma H, Ethan O and Rahul S competed in the final of the Rowland Constantine Shield against Bickley Park, Hilden Grange and New Beacon schools. As defending champions, the young King's team with two [...]
Preparatory School News
A quarter of the men killed in the First World War died in the Ypres Salient. Whereas in the Somme, the war’s only comparable British theatre, fighting raged for four and a half months, here the fighting continued for over four and a half years. “A more sacred place for the British race does [...]
Senior School News
We are delighted to celebrate the success of the KSR Piano Trio at the Rochester & North Kent Music and Drama Festival. On Saturday, 20 April, Isla M, Charlie B, and Hugh D joined other group winners to perform in the finalist competition, captivating the audience and adjudicator. The trio chose to play the fourth [...]
Senior School News
We are so proud of Elizabeth K (L6) for winning the Rotary National Young Musician Vocalist of the Year 2024 for Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She showcased her exceptional vocal talents at the prestigious Chethams School of Music in Manchester during the National Stage of the Rotary Young [...]
Senior School News
The group was delighted to arrive at Hotel Can Fisa at Corbera de Llobregat after a cold start at 5am in Rochester. We greeted our amazing tour guide, Tessa, at the airport. Her amusing commentary throughout the coach rides was interesting, informative, and above all, hilarious. The family-run hotel proved to be a real hit, [...]
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Congratulations to Yasmin H who was the runner up in the Bloomsbury “A Love for Classics'' Competition. The competition gave students the opportunity to express their creativity to share what they love about classics. Yasmin’s play “The meeting of Greek Women and Goddesses” received high praise from the judges: "A quite brilliant play with so [...]
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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.