King's School, Rochester
Tracing its origins to 604, King's School, Rochester is among the oldest schools in the country and remains rooted in its Church of England foundation. Today it is a mixed independent school of around 342 pupils, taking in children from age 11 and offering both day and boarding places. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly eight to one, classes are small and contact with staff is close. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent, including for pupils' personal development, and found it fully compliant.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
40%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
25%
National average 28%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
Teaching & academics
King's offers a broad academic path through GCSE and A-level, with the EPQ available for older pupils to pursue independent research. At sixth form, Economics, Mathematics, English Literature, History, Government and Politics and Religious Studies are the popular choices, and a quarter of A-level entries reach A*-A. The published headline GCSE figures are low against national averages, and parents should ask the school directly about how these are calculated given its 13-18 examined cohort and 11+ entry point. Nearly one in five pupils receives SEN support, suggesting a school used to working with a range of learning needs.
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Popular GCSE subjects
Principal · Simon Fisher
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 94
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in Music, Art, Drama, Sport and Academic study, alongside an Organ award, point to a wide co-curricular life beyond the classroom. The boarding provision adds a further dimension to the school day and weekend.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 604
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 18.56%
- EHC plans
- 0.46%
Mobile phone policy
Senior school pupils cannot use mobile phones or smart watches during the school day. Policy based on three principles: 'out of sight, out of mind', 'it's seen, it's taken', and 'ask for permission, not forgiveness'.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £29,460 - £29,769
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £48,987 - £49,299
Means tested bursaries available, mostly attached to scholars
Schools nearby
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Helen Allison School
Gravesend, South East
Serenity School Maidstone
Maidstone, South East
St Helens Montessori School
Maidstone, South East
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.