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
An inspiring performing arts evening took place in King’s School Hall on Monday, featuring pupils from Years 4 to 8. The programme opened with the Dance Club’s three energetic items, prepared and directed by Mrs Robinson. This was followed by alternating sets of musical items and LAMDA recitals. We enjoyed poetry and prose from seven [...]
This year, we have been raising money for the Maasai community in Northern Tanzania which we visited in 2017 and 2024. Sadly, our current trip had to be postponed a year, however we are ready to visit again in 2027. This year, we donated over £12,000 to the MAPED Masai cooperative, who have put [...]
Year 8 headed to the Peak District last week for a packed week of outdoor adventure. Pupils camped out and spent the week exploring the great outdoors hiking, caving, swimming and abseiling off a huge bridge. With lots of games on the camp field and an adrenaline filled trip to Alton Towers pupils returned [...]
Originally scheduled to race on Friday, our crews had to pivot quickly when extreme heat forced organisers to push our races to Saturday morning. Despite the last-minute disruption and shifting conditions, our athletes handled the change with the utmost professionalism. Last year, we fielded a single quad. This year, thanks to the depth and [...]
Despite a morning of light showers, the annual croquet tournament between the Principal’s Staff Team, the Heads of School and the King’s Scholars went ahead undampened as players assembled in the regal surroundings of Oriel Garden.This also marked Mr Fisher’s first opportunity to defend the unbroken Headmasters’ winning record against the pupils, a record [...]
Lower Sixth unveiled a hand-built cloud chamber to demonstrate to the incoming Lower Sixth cohort. Utilising a technical guide directly from CERN, pupils successfully constructed a working chamber alongside a research presentation detailing its history and scientific significance. This incredible piece of apparatus allowed viewers to witness the decay of cosmic rays, quantum particles and [...]
We are thrilled to celebrate a monumental sporting achievement: King’s School Rochester pupil Saha (Lower Sixth) has officially qualified to play in the upcoming Davis Cup! Saha earned his spot through a grueling trial process, winning 11 out of 13 intense matches. His impressive run included defeating the under-18 number-one ranked player, as well as [...]
Year 5 and 6 pupils showcased their entrepreneurial spirit by organising a fantastic Young Apprentice business enterprise. Designed to give a hands-on introduction to the world of commerce, the project saw the school grounds transformed into a bustling marketplace for Y4-8 to enjoy. The young professionals conceptualised and ran a variety of popular games, [...]
Year 5 went on a residential trip to Woodhouse Park in Bristol, where they undertook activities during the day such as orienteering, crate stacking, archery and even tackled a very muddy assault course. In the evenings they enjoyed challenges such as satsuma tower building and they even learned some bushcraft skills. The pupils were [...]
On Wednesday afternoon, nine groups of Remove pupils presented their futures projects to their peers and a panel of judges. Topics included an investigation into the reality behind fashion brands’ environmental marketing campaigns, the manufacturing of wooden instead of metal framed bicycles and the process required to recycle one's own paper. All refused to [...]
The Senior School Summer Concert, taking place in the beautiful Rochester Cathedral, was a superb celebration of another successful year of ensemble and individual music-making at King’s. Miss Roux’s Senior Orchestra launched the programme with Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4, a perennial favourite of summer proms concerts all over the country and [...]
Our annual trip to Picardy, France with Year 6 took place last week. The weather was fantastic, France was beautiful and Year 6 were all superb, throwing themselves gamely into all the challenges of a week away from home. We played pétanque, went for walking tours of the nearby town of Montdidier, petted goats [...]
Our EAL (English as an Additional Language) pupils embarked on a fantastic cultural and historical day trip to the heart of London. The adventure began with a fascinating visit to the Royal Mews, followed by a relaxing picnic in the sun in St James’s Park. The group then took a scenic walking tour through [...]
Our rowing teams headed to Dorney Lake to compete in the prestigious Marlow Regatta. As our final racing event before the Henley Royal Regatta Qualifiers, the stakes were high and the competition was fierce. We had two exceptional J18 quads representing us on the water: - T2 S/J 4x: Chester, Laurence, Ben, and Taylor - [...]
Pupils in Year 7 completed the second of their Enquiry Days focussing on global health. Using the UN Sustainable Development Goals as their lens, pupils examined health inequalities across the globe and the progress that has been achieved in eradicating disease. Across the three days, pupils developed not only their understanding, but they looked to [...]
Huge congratulations to Betsy J (6W), who took first place and gold at the regional figure skating competition with a fantastic performance to Naughty from Matilda the Musical! This incredible win qualifies her for the National Championships in Milton Keynes this July We are immensely proud of this amazing achievement and wish her the absolute [...]
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. We [...]
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 [...]
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.
