King's School Rochester
King's School Rochester is a co-ed boarding and day school in Rochester, Kent, educating pupils aged 2 - 18 and founded in 604 AD. Boarding fees are £11,335 - £16,433 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About King's School Rochester
The story, ethos and character of King's School Rochester.
- Setting
- Town
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mr Simon Fisher
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. While a sense of is bound to have an impact on the development of the children learning here, it is the skills, experiences and opportunities provided to them, both within and outside the classroom, that will enable them to thrive in an uncertain and fast-changing world.
The school is an exceptionally happy and friendly , underpinned by a strong sense of care, kindness, moral values and emotional intelligence. We nurture the individual and celebrate diversity, there truly is no typical King's pupil. Each one is unique and treated as such.
Music is a cornerstone of King's and drama has a reputation for being exceptional. Our Art & Design department is a hub of imagination, where we never underestimate the creative potential of our children. We believe Sport is for everyone and with a large gymnasium, LTA tennis courts, fitness suite, heated indoor pool, boat house and our Paddock, regarded as one of the finest cricket fields in the county, we provide our pupils with extensive training facilities.
With over a thousand years of heritage and a world of potential ahead, King's School Rochester is truly a community which enables individuals to flourish. What the school is known for? King's is the second oldest school in the UK and the oldest Cathedral Choir School in the world Steeped in history and surrounded by breathtaking heritage, King's has moved with the times for over 1400 years, since its founding in 604 AD.
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