Description
King's School, Rochester is Independent Secondary school in Non-selective for kids aged 3 to 18 (Gender - 3 to 18 )
King’s is a remarkable school with a rich and diverse heritage, where pupils have been educated for over 1,400 years under the watchful gaze of Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle.At King’s, they believe in preparing children for the 21st Century through educating the whole child. The priority is ensuring that happy children perform to their best and the School is an exceptionally happy and friendly place where moral values, self-discipline, emotional intelligence and a Christian spirit underpin the family community.Every step of the King’s School Rochester journey, from Nursery through to Sixth Form, is designed to help pupils flourish, grow in confidence and discover new passions. They believe that building a love of learning and developing independent thinking skills are just as important as achieving the best grades, and so our teachers help each pupil to realise their own potential.
Facilities
NURSERY & PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
With an “Excellent in all areas” ISI inspection rating, in the Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School we pride ourselves, not only on the calibre of our teaching and the quality of our provision, but also on the level of individual care and attention we give to each child to ensure that they have a happy and positive start to school.A happy child is a happy learner and this is a crucial time for our youngest pupils as they take their first steps towards independence, learning and feeling a recognised and valued member of a wider community.The Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School experience at King’s is geared towards nurturing a strong love of learning. The School is a vibrant, exciting place to be and our children come through the door in the morning beaming and leave with the same smile at the end of the day. Small class sizes combined with excellence in teaching offer a supportive and stimulating environment for learning, where curiosity and enthusiasm to learn are fostered. The solid foundations of ‘learning for life’ are laid here.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL
King’s School Rochester Preparatory School is a stimulating, purposeful and caring community within which children are able to discover their talents and develop as well-rounded and thoughtful individuals.Generations of parents have delighted in the real sense of achievement their children have experienced through the outstanding specialist teaching, small class sizes and the individual attention that they have received, both academically and pastorally. The broad and balanced curriculum enables children to build towards excellent academic achievement whilst ensuring that their broader skills of communication, teamwork and leadership are explored through the sporting, musical, dramatic and extra-curricular opportunities available. They encourage children to throw themselves into school life, but are mindful of ensuring that their time is balanced and that they are not overloaded.
SENIOR SCHOOL
At King’s, we believe in preparing children for the 21st Century by educating the whole child. The priority, though, is ensuring that happy children perform to their best and the school is an exceptionally happy and friendly place where moral values, self-discipline, emotional intelligence and a Christian spirit underpin the family community.This is a school where all are cared for as individuals and where links between home and school are a real strength. The academic results are excellent at all levels but they believe that building a love of learning and developing independent thinking skills are just as important as achieving the best grades. To achieve this, we keep our class sizes small so that teachers know their pupils as individuals and can help each of them shine.
Features
Things to note
Art & Design
Art and Design in the Senior School is stimulating and challenging for pupils. Pupils in both the Preparatory and Senior Schools are taught by the same dedicated Art and Design specialist teachers in one purpose-built building. This provides tremendous continuity in which pupils in the younger years are taught precisely the skills and understanding that they will need to strive for in the Senior School. For GCSE, pupils are taught as creative individuals who will begin to pursue their own ideas and interests in the subject rather than be taught as a class unit. By the time pupils arrive in the Sixth Form, teachers will facilitate individual creativity that is relevant to them, rather than direct the narrative. This approach helps pupils become individual learners and foster succession into higher education and beyond.
Music
The breadth of musical opportunity is huge, with a diverse range of ensembles and events in which to perform. Pupils enjoy creative freedom and flexibility within their subject, and are encouraged to follow individual musical paths. The team of 22 instrumental teachers teach lessons on almost all instruments.In addition to our strong classical music tradition, they also have a lively series of Open Mic Nights and informal concerts. The House Music competition, which takes place in the first term, involves all pupils and is one of the most enjoyable and vibrant evenings of the year. Although some pupils pursue careers in music, many pupils pursue their love of performing at different levels.
Sport
Sport at King’s is for everyone, regardless of ability or experience. Playing a prominent role in everyday school life, sport provides countless opportunities for pupils to build their confidence, take care of their physical and mental health, and develop their team skills. King’s offers an ever-growing list of sports and activities to choose from. Pupils in the Senior School enjoy four hours of timetabled games lessons each week. At A Level, pupils can opt to participate in alternative sports in addition to regular team games.We also offer expert ‘strength and conditioning’ coaching and mentoring through a Sports Scholarship Programme, which supports athletic development and target setting for our most talented athletes. An ‘emerging athletes programme’ is also offered to some pupils in Remove and Lower 5th to help them further develop and reach their potential in a range of sports.
Drama
They are proud of the reputation for exceptional drama performances – from musicals through to Shakespeare.Drama is focused around integration with the real-world industry, and aims to equip pupils with the skills and qualities, such as public speaking, so vital in many careers. In the Senior School, we offer support and guidance for pupils interested in auditioning for the National Youth Theatre.We also run workshops for pupils studying at GCSE and A-Level with companies such as Frantic Assembly and Les Enfants Terribles. LAMDA and Public Speaking coaching and examinations are offered, as well as a tailored scholarship programme for pupils that want to develop their skills further.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
0.49 miles
