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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’.
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 [...]
Senior School News
Charlie B, a Music Scholar in Remove, made his debut concert with the National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain, Main Orchestra. He was thrilled to have been selected by audition among some of the UK's finest 13 and 14-year-old musicians. A capacity audience at Bristol Beacon was treated to spectacular and joyful performances of Britten’s [...]
Senior School News
During the Easter holidays, Saha and Tyee (L5) continued to showcase their exceptional tennis skills. The brothers participated in the Sutton Tennis Academy Grade 3 competition where Tyee made it to the quarterfinals, and Saha progressed to the semi-finals. They both played in a week-long tournament at Tunbridge Wells where Tyee excelled in the U16 [...]
Preparatory School News
Arjun participated in an International Badminton Tournament in Belgium during the Easter break. He competed in the Singles U13 Event, which featured the best players from Europe. Arjun played exceptionally well and won a Bronze medal. Arjun will also represent Kent in the U13 and U15 categories at the County Championships and will attend a [...]
Preparatory School News
Congratulations to Emily, who won the 'Top Under 12 Player Under 900' at the US Girls' National Chess Championship in Chicago. This was all the sweeter since she got trounced last year despite having won - with two schoolmates - the US Girls' National Under 10 Team title in 2022. At the other tournament, the [...]
Whole School News
Congratulations to OR Eva Okaro selected for the Paris 2024 Olympics for Team GB. At 17, Eva will be one of the youngest competitors at the games and the first black woman to represent GB in the pool at the Olympics. Her love for swimming was evident at a young age at King’s, our [...]
Senior School News
Congratulations to Elizabeth K (L6P), who successfully qualified for the National Final of the Rotary Young Musician of the Year after a fantastic performance at Reigate Grammar School on 7 April. The finals will take place at the Chethams School of Music in Manchester on Saturday 20 April. Elizabeth will be performing music by Gluck, [...]
Senior School News
Congratulations to the King's Rochester Piano Trio, featuring the incredibly talented Charlie B (Remove), Isla M (Lower Fifth), and Hugh D (Upper Sixth), who won their category at the Rochester and North Kent Music and Drama Festival, earning the prestigious Arthur Newton Cup along with an invitation to perform at the prizewinners' concert next [...]
Senior School News
On the last day of the Lent term, the Senior School followed the last week of Jesus' life in the Holy Week service. A narrator guided us through the story, complemented by exquisite singing from our Senior Choir and readings that brought to life the events surrounding the death of Jesus. Ten servers, the [...]
Whole School News
Today, we celebrated 100 years since the first Cross Country Race at King’s School Rochester. We hosted our inaugural Festival of Running at the Alps, which started with pupils from Years 3 to 8 participating in a race around the Alps and through our woodland. An Event for Every Runner The Festival of Running [...]
Senior School News
Our U18 VIIs gave a great performance at the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens, the world's largest school rugby tournament. In their first game against King’s College Taunton, they came up against a strong side who were extremely accurate with the ball. They went on to have a brilliant game and narrowly lost 21-26 [...]
Nursery & Pre-Preparatory School News
Many egg-cellent bonnets were on display this morning at the Pre-Preparatory School's Easter Assembly. Year 3 prefects led the Assembly and shared why Easter is such a special time of the year. Later, the audience (parents, pupils, staff) joined them in singing the hymn, “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” [...]
Preparatory School News
Friends and family gathered in the School Hall in the evening on Thursday 21 March for the annual Prep. School Formal Music Concert. It was an opportunity to celebrate the musical talents of pupils (including Choristers and Music Scholars). The audience was treated to an array of music styles, with several pieces by living [...]
Whole School News
Congratulations to Parker for winning the Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School Inter-house Science Photography Competition. They are followed by Crick in second place, with Whiston clinching the third prize and Storrs in fourth place. The individual winning entries are listed below. Nursery Wilfred WS (Crick) Year 1 Grace WS (Crick) Year 4 Ariana C (Whiston) [...]
Whole School News
The annual Staff v Upper Sixth netball match took place on Tuesday evening at School House Court. The staff were feeling unsettled, having lost two key players leading up to the game. They also had three players making their debut. They faced a strong Upper Sixth side who were full of confidence before the [...]
Senior School News
Our budding architects from Year 7 and Upper Sixth recently faced a strange predicament — to design and build quake-proof structures, but with spaghetti and marshmallows! But our pupils faced up to the challenge, and some of these structures remarkably survived simulated earthquakes measuring up to 10 on the Richter Scale. This project not [...]
Senior School News
Lower Fifth French pupils attended a live conference delivered by the University of Lancaster and the Institut Français on Tuesday 19 March. The topic was 'The Olympic Games - history and symbolism.' The conference was entirely in French, and pupils learned some key symbols and differences in the forthcoming Jeux Olympiques (2024 Summer Games) [...]
Nursery & Pre-Preparatory School News
The Pre-Prep. Supporters raised more than £470 for the School fund with their Easter Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday 19 March. The scavenger hunt was a great success - there were three difficulty levels to choose from, and over 70 children participated. The Pre-Prep. Supporters would like to thank the School and volunteers who helped [...]
Preparatory School News
The bi-annual Preparatory School House Music Competition took place on Tuesday this week. Pupils performed a range of music from Bach to Busted - to a packed School Hall for a fun afternoon celebrating our love of music. Our guest judge was Chris Gabbitas, an Old Roffensian (and former Chorister) who has gone on to [...]
Whole School News
Where would you find Spider Man, two dinosaurs, Rapunzel, Tiana and Sherlock Holmes? At the Boarder's Easter Dinner, of course! A fantastic evening of laughter, fun and friendship was shared by movie heroes and villains alike, as portrayed by the boarders and staff at the annual Easter Dinner. In contrast to the formality of [...]
Senior School News
On Sunday 17 March, Alex S (Lower Fifth) competed in the Bursary Prize competition at the Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival final at Trinity Theatre. Alex played Lorito Caprice by Francisco Gomez and the third movement, 'con brio' of Horovitz's clarinet sonata. Alex performed incredibly well, considering he had to cope with a new accompanist [...]
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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.