King’s School Rochester Rochester Open Day
- King's School Rochester Rochester
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Satis House, Boley Hill, Rochester ME1 1TE, UK
Open Days and Open Weeks
- #1 Open Day: 2026-05-09 09:30:00
The best way to get a real sense of King’s School Rochester is to visit us. Meet our pupils, talk to our staff and feel the welcoming and inspiring atmosphere that makes us so unique.
We host visitor events throughout the year, please see below for dates of a few of our upcoming events for which you can book your place.
If these dates are not convenient for you, please do get in touch to arrange a private tour.
Overview
- Early Years Foundation (EYFS): 0–5
- Key Stage 1 (KS1): 5–7
- Key Stage 2 (KS2): 7–11
- Key Stage 3 (KS3): 11–14
- Key Stage 4 (KS4): 14–16
- Key Stage 5 (KS5): 16–18
- Day
- Weekly Boarding
- Full Boarding
- Co-educational
Religious Affiliation
Student Numbers
Gender Profile %
Offering
Curriculum
- GCSE
- iGCSE
- A Levels (Advanced Level)
Summer Programmes
English Language Support
- EAL (English as an Additional Language)
- Art and Design
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Combined Science
- Drama
- English Language
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Latin
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics
- Spanish
- Art and Design
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Design and Technology
- Drama and Theatre
- Economics
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
Sports & Outdoors
Music, Drama & Arts
- Music bands
- Theater
Academic, Debate & Leadership
Academic
- Science laboratories
- Library digital and print
- Computer lab / IT suite
- Music rooms
- Drama studio
Sports & Recreation
- Sports hall
- Gym
Boarding & Pastoral Care
- Common rooms
- Dining hall
Other Amenities
- On-site chaplaincy or prayer rooms
SEND (Learning Support): A dedicated Learning Support Department provides tailored assistance for students with mild-to-moderate learning needs (e.g., Dyslexia, Dyspraxia). Support includes classroom differentiation, individual 1:1 sessions, and exam access arrangements.
Admissions
Fee-Paying
Fees Per Term
Tuition Per Year
Entry Requirements
The school admits pupils at all stages, though the primary entry points are 11+, 13+, and 16+.
- 11+ (Year 7) & 13+ (Year 9):
- Assessments: Candidates sit entrance examinations in English, Mathematics, and Reasoning (Verbal and Non-Verbal).
- Interview: All candidates are interviewed by the Principal or a senior member of staff to assess their interests and suitability for the school community.
- Reference: A confidential report from the current Headteacher is mandatory.
- Sixth Form (16+):
- GCSE Criteria: A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above.
- Subject Specifics: A Grade 6 is generally required in subjects chosen for A Level study (with a Grade 7 or 8 preferred for Mathematics, Sciences, and Modern Foreign Languages).
- International Applicants:
- Candidates are evaluated via school reports, an interview (often via Skype/Zoom), and English proficiency assessments if English is not their first language.
Key Dates for Admissions
While the school offers occasional vacancies throughout the year, the primary cycle for September 2027 follows this timeline:
- Registration Deadline: * Senior School & Sixth Form: Mid-November 2026.
- Preparatory School: Rolling admissions, but early registration by October 2026 is advised.
- Scholarship Application Deadline: Early November 2026 (applies to Academic, Music, Art, Sport, and Drama).
- Main Assessment Days: * Sixth Form: November 2026.
- 11+ and 13+: January 2027 (with supplementary sittings available in March for boarding applicants).
- Interview Window: January – February 2027.
- Offer Notification: * Sixth Form: December 2026.
- 11+ and 13+: February 2027.
Results
King’s Rochester is a non-selective school that achieves “Grammar Stream” results, frequently outperforming local selective institutions.
- Academic Performance:
- A-Level: 83% of all grades were A–C*. In the school’s “Grammar Stream” (top 30%), 69% of grades were A–A*.
- GCSE: 40% of grades were 9–7 (A/A equivalent)*, with particular strength in the Sciences and Arts.
- Awards & Innovation: * AI Quality Mark (2025): The first independent school in South East England to receive the Bronze AI Quality Mark for responsible and ethical integration of AI in the curriculum.
- Musical Distinction: As a Cathedral School, it remains a national center of excellence for choral and instrumental music.
The school’s 2025 leavers demonstrated high mobility into elite UK and international institutions, with 96% securing their first-choice destination.
- Elite UK Universities: Placements at Oxford (Classics) and Cambridge (Modern Languages), alongside Imperial College London, Durham, St Andrews, Edinburgh, and Exeter.
- Conservatoires & Performing Arts: Reflecting its creative heritage, students secured places at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and University of the Arts London (UAL).
- Specialist Courses: Recent graduates have entered highly competitive programmes in Medicine and Veterinary Science.
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