King's School, Rochester, Rochester
King's School, Rochester is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Rochester. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
King's School, Rochester in detail
King's School, Rochester in its own words
In its own words: "King’s is a truly remarkable school - and we know that every pupil that has been part of the King’s family has their very own story of achievement, challenge and adventure and would be proud to tell it."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 20 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Medway
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for King's School, Rochester can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to King's School, Rochester are St Andrew's School (Rochester) (0.3 miles), Rochester Independent College (0.5 miles), Gad's Hill School (2.4 miles) and Cobham Hall (3.6 miles).
St Andrew's School (Rochester)Rochester Independent CollegeGad's Hill SchoolCobham Hall
Where pupils go next
Of the 55 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 64% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 16% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 125 pupils (21.8%) received SEN support and 2 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rochester Rail Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Castle Hill (opposite), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 458 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Medway (250), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
30 April 2024
Inspection
24 April 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 January 2020
Regulatory Compliance
1 March 2017
Inspection
2 February 2016
Inspection
5 March 2013
About
King's School, Rochester, is a private co-educational all through day and boarding school in Rochester, Kent. It is a cathedral school and is part of the foundation of Rochester Cathedral.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,990 to £31,110
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£35,034 to £51,522
| 4+ Reception per term (incl VAT) | £15,990 a year |
| 5+ Year 1 per term (incl VAT) | £15,990 a year |
| 6+ Year 2 per term (incl VAT) | £17,400 a year |
| 7+ Year 3 per term (incl VAT) | £17,400 a year |
| 8+ Year 4 per term (incl VAT) | £20,880 a year |
| 9+ Year 5 per term (incl VAT) | £20,880 a year |
| 10+ Year 6 per term (incl VAT) | £23,355 a year |
| 11+ Year 7 per term (incl VAT) | £23,355 a year |
| 12+ Year 8 per term (incl VAT) | £23,355 a year |
| 13+ Year 9 (Remove) per term (incl VAT) | £30,795 a year |
| 14+ Year 10 (Lower Fifth) per term (incl VAT) | £30,795 a year |
| 15+ Year 11 (Upper Fifth) per term (incl VAT) | £30,795 a year |
| 16+ Year 12 (Lower Sixth) per term (incl VAT) | £31,110 a year |
| 17+ Year 13 (Upper Sixth) per term (incl VAT) | £31,110 a year |
| 11+ Year 7 to Year 8 per term (incl VAT) (boarding) | £35,034 a year |
| 13+ – 15+ Remove to Upper Fifth (Year 9 – Year 11) per term (incl VAT) (boarding) | £51,210 a year |
| 16+ – 18+ Lower Sixth to Upper Sixth (Year 12 – Year 13) per term (incl VAT) (boarding) | £51,522 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Kent - 13 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for King's School, Rochester can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby all-through schools
Latest from King's School, Rochester
Art Student Helps Bring 30-Year Sculpture Vision to Life at Rochester Cathedral
17 Aug 2026
Speech Day and Prize-Giving July 2026
7 Jul 2026
Summer Ball
7 Jul 2026
HRR Qualifiers 2026
2 Jul 2026
Bridges, Caves and Coasters
2 Jul 2026
Sowing the Seeds: Our £12,000 Maasai Donation
2 Jul 2026
From King's School, Rochester's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with King's School, Rochester
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near King's School, Rochester.
- MFSE380m away · Not yet graded
- Camp Beaumont - King's Rochester410m away · Not yet graded
- RTC Rochester530m away · Not yet graded
- MFSE610m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 61
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 61 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 48 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Medway is 25 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
574 pupils
800 places
226 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Rochester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rochester
Across Medway council
Places available
3,844
Applications
3,586
Got 1st preference
80.4%
Got preferred school
96.8%
All secondary applications across Medway council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
125
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
22.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
574
Total Pupils
334
Boys
240
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about King's School, Rochester
What are GCSE results like at King's School, Rochester?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for King's School, Rochester can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was King's School, Rochester last inspected?
King's School, Rochester is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
How many pupils go to King's School, Rochester?
King's School, Rochester has around 574 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to King's School, Rochester?
King's School, Rochester is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does King's School, Rochester have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of King's School, Rochester: MFSE (380m away, registered, not yet graded), Camp Beaumont - King's Rochester (410m away, registered, not yet graded) and RTC Rochester (530m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near King's School, Rochester?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 61 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 48 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Medway is 25 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Where is King's School, Rochester?
King's School, Rochester is at Satis House, Boley Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1TE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)