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King's School Rochester

Co-ed

Work hard, play hard and look after each other

Church of England
Pre-Nursery - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 2-18)
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King's School Rochester is a co-educational independent day and boarding school situated in Rochester, Kent. The school is nestled within the Cathedral Precinct, near Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle, offering views over the River Medway. Founded in 604 AD, it claims to be the second oldest continuously operating school in the world and the oldest cathedral choir school. Serving pupils aged 3 to 18, it is a Church of England foundation. The school claims to focus on a holistic education, underpinned by values of happiness, endeavour, aspiration, roundedness, and teamwork.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Ad-Hoc Boarding
Values:
Happiness
Endeavour
Aspiration
Roundedness
Teamwork

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Last updated on 11 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Details

Founded:604
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 59%/41% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 3.2% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 652 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:1084266
Registered Company No.:03791543
Owner/Stakeholder: Woodard Schools (stakeholder)
Bursaries offered: Yes
Means-tested financial support is available for pupils who would otherwise be unable to attend King's School Rochester. They can be awarded independently or in addition to scholarships to increase the financial support.
Sports Facilities:
Athletics Track
Badminton Court
Basketball Court
Climbing Wall
Cricket Grounds
Cross Country Course
Football Pitch
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Hockey Pitch
Netball Courts
Playing Fields
Rugby Pitch
Sports Hall
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Tennis Court
Trampoline
Other Facilities:
Chapel
Library
Music Studio
SEND Centre
Wellbeing Suite

Contact Information

Address

Satis House, Boley Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1TE

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General Enquiries

01634 888555

Admissions

01634 888590