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.
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Our Remove pupils got a fantastic taste of boarding life this week! They joined the current boarders for an evening of activities and dinner followed by a sleepover in School House. It was a brilliant chance for the pupils to see first hand the amazing facilities, enjoy the communal atmosphere, and experience the supportive [...]
We are very proud of Albert B (8B), who competed in the Medway Rotary Club 2025 Young Musician Competition final. Despite being the youngest competitor by some margin, he held his own, playing and singing beautifully. In fact, Albert is the youngest competitor from King's to have been part of the final of this competition [...]
Our annual Lower Sixth Business Challenge took place this week. Pupils were put into small groups and each group was assigned a business mentor with their challenge. The challenges varied from making decisions on expansion plans for a recruitment business, to designing an APP to support mental and physical health. By the end of [...]
It was lovely to see our Year 4 girls enjoying a kickaround on the Paddock this week. We saw some fantastic footwork. With such enthusiasm for the game, who knows—maybe one day we will be cheering them on as the next generation of Lionesses! Keep practicing girls! [...]
The 98th running of the Senior School House Cross Country took place on Saturday at the challenging Nashenden Downs course, with 86 pupils taking part. Even the Principal entered and finished a respectable 6th! With rolling hills, exposed fields, and sticky late-November conditions underfoot, the event provided a true test of endurance, grit, and [...]
Pre-Prep pupils enjoyed a music lesson this week learning about musical notes and sounds. The lesson finished on a high note when the children got a chance to try out their new skills on the xylophone.
The boys and several staff members have been putting in some serious lip service growing magnificent moustaches for Movember! From the patchy to the powerful their dedication to this worthwhile cause has been truly King’spirational.
Our pupils displayed incredible grit and determination at the Cobham Hall Cross Country competition, where four teams competed across the U11 and U13 boys and girls categories. The competition saw our pupils tackling a particularly tough course, which truly tested their resilience. Despite the challenging conditions, all the pupils ran extremely well, embodying the [...]
Christmas preparations are now in full swing for our Boarders, and this week’s activity was all about creativity and festive fun. Everyone got stuck into making their own Christmas Gonks hats.
We enjoyed a fantastic trip to Rochester Castle, exploring its rich local history with the help of fascinating audio guides. Pupils were able to immerse themselves in stories of the castle’s past while climbing the ancient staircases to the top. The highlight was reaching the highest viewpoint and taking in the incredible panoramic sights of [...]
Dr. Clay-Bertolo, a research scientist from the University of Kent, paid a fascinating visit to the Junior School. She taught our Year Four pupils all about density. The hands-on session ended with the pupils creating their very own amazing Lava Lamps! Years 5 and 6 can have a go at the STEM Saturday club. [...]
All the girls who took part in the House Swimming Gala had a fantastic time representing their House, culminating in some impressive results and a memorable display of effort and sportsmanship. It was rewarding to see the progress of all competitors, from our 'lifers' who started swimming in Year 1 to the newcomers assessed just [...]
It was a truly magical evening at the Junior Music Showcase, where twenty-six young musicians, spanning Year One through to Year Eight, filled the room with talent, confidence and enthusiasm. The sheer breadth of the musical programme was a highlight of the night. From the wide range of pieces performed on instruments including the [...]
Lower Sixth pupils enjoyed extracting DNA from Kiwi Fruit in biology this week. The practical session offered a valuable opportunity to engage directly with molecular biology. Using simple laboratory techniques, the pupils were able to break down the fruit's cell walls to access and isolate its genetic material. The white substance visible at the [...]
The annual Children in Need fancy dress day saw the Sixth Former Centre full of weird and wonderful characters with both staff and pupils participating. Dominating the scene was a magnificent giant pterodactyl with the pupil valiantly battling to manoeuvre through school corridors and the cobbles of Rochester. A spirited contingent of cowboys and [...]
The King's School rowing team had a strong start to the long-distance racing season at the Kingston Small Boats Head on the Thames this weekend, competing among 491 entries over two divisions. This was the squad's first major long-distance event of the year, covering a challenging 5500m course. The crews showed great composure and [...]
King's hosted its first "Swap, Don’t Shop" event. Pupils and parents took part in the simple, fun, and eco-friendly way to refresh their wardrobes without feeding the fast-fashion cycle. We may have seen the start of KSR Vinted! The message is hopefully even clearer: Fast fashion is one of the world’s biggest polluters. The industry [...]
Mauricio, an international chess player with a current Elo rating of 2200, played an impressive simultaneous exhibition against 12 pupils on Wednesday lunchtime. It was a thrilling lunchtime for the chess club, with spectators filling the room and crowding around the windows of D6 to watch the matches unfold. Congratulations to our top three [...]
Dr Emilia Bertolo delivered a captivating lecture to the Zetountes - Barton Society on cutting-edge approaches to cancer treatment using nanoparticles. She explained the laboratory methods underpinning this research and highlighted the vital collaboration between universities and scientists driving progress in the field. The event drew an excellent audience of academic scholars and aspiring [...]
On Sunday, our CCF proudly joined the local community on Rochester High Street for the annual Remembrance Parade, standing together to honour those who gave so much. The parade concluded with a moving service in Rochester Cathedral, shared in quiet reflection and respect. On Monday, the Junior School gathered for a touching service, their [...]
A huge congratulations to Lanre, who competed at the South East England Winter Short Course Open Age Group Championships in Winchester! Swimming the 50m Butterfly, Lanre delivered an outstanding performance that saw him win his heat and set a phenomenal new Personal Best (PB) placing him among the top swimmers in the country. Lanres current [...]
We are delighted that Music Scholar Charlie B has won a place in the National Youth String Orchestra, Senior Orchestra. The NYSO is one of the UK’s most prestigious training organisations for string players up to the age of 21. Charlie is thrilled to have been awarded a place as a violinist in his chosen [...]
The weekend before half term saw KSR rowers competing in the first race of the season. It was an amazing day on the river, filled with great racing and outstanding performances. From start to finish, the energy, determination and team spirit on display were absolutely inspiring. Every crew delivered brilliant performances and the results [...]
This year’s Nickless Prize, the 56th running of the General Knowledge Competition initiated by Mr Christopher Nickless, OR, former Headmaster of the Preparatory School, in 1969, provided an especially stiff challenge. Gurtaran B (8B), Zain B, George B, Roman G and Jake M (all 8L) lead the way with tied scores, showing a broad understanding [...]
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.
