King's School Rochester Senior School

Since September 2025, Simon Fisher, previously head at Dover College. Before that, he spent nine years at Worth School as deputy head (academic), overseeing the school’s academic provision during a period of record GCSE results. Prior to that, he was

‘Broadly non-selective,’ says school, with main entry point at 13+ when the vast majority move up from the prep, the rest coming in from other schools by Common Entrance or school’s own tests, interview and previous school report. Other places can

Less than a third depart post-GCSEs, usually for local grammars or relocation. Vast majority of sixth formers to university, over half to Russell Group. Durham, Exeter, Cardiff, Surrey and Loghborough popular recently. Economics is popular, with a

 In 2025, 40 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 25 per cent A*/A at A level.

Small class sizes allow for personalised teaching and, as one parent told us, all abilities thrive here – ‘Every pupil is successful, confident and a great communicator.’ Pupils say teachers inject fun into notoriously dry subjects. Certainly no time

In its own homely building, located between prep and music, with calm, light and spacious classrooms and a computer suite. Twenty-two per cent are on the SEN register for dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism and speech and language, led by the

Music is described by parents as ‘joyful’ and ‘binding’. ‘Singing is massive,’ said a pupil, and we noticed heart-warming camaraderie between the choir and brass band in the morning service. Music is on curriculum for year 9 (at the tail end of the

‘Big enough to offer everything, small enough to manage bespoke needs,’ say parents. Pupils say they love the maximum participation (selection in teams A-D and fixtures almost guaranteed) but admit it’s ‘sometimes disheartening when up against larger

Full, weekly and flexi options, with recently refurbished girls’ dorms in St Margaret’s, a charming white Georgian property on the prep campus, while boy borders are based on the senior school campus. Described by a pupil as ‘boutique boarding’,

Pastoral care is a ‘lynchpin’ of the school, say parents, with staff helping to maintain a ‘safe’ bubble and recognise when pupils need support. We lost count of the references to the family feel – ‘teachers are like aunties,’ said one pupil. School

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Pupils are charming, confident and mature – these are youngsters that look you in the eye and can hold a decent conversation. Parents are friendly and appreciative of the school’s difference in an area where there are 26 grammars within a 25-mile

Scholarships in music, art, drama, sport, academic and organ (all instrumental lessons free) with fee remittance up to 50 per cent. Means tested bursaries also available, mostly attached to scholars.

A small school with a big heart, anchored by tradition. Stands out in the area for its emphasis on the pastoral, academic and spiritual. Pupils say 'you’re not a number, I feel seen here' and that they feel 'part of a very special family'.