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King's School Rochester Junior School

Rochester, Medway, South East · ME1 1RH

Linked to Rochester Cathedral, this small independent junior school weaves a Church of England character into daily life, including choristerships for musically gifted children. With around 361 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly nine to one, classes are kept small enough for individual attention. The school is mixed and offers boarding alongside day places, making it suited to families seeking either flexibility or a more immersive school experience. It is led by Vice Principal of the junior school, Mrs Kellie Crozer.

361

Pupils

£22,671

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 361
Pupil:teacher ratio: 9
Location: Rochester, Medway, South East
Website: https://kings-rochester.co.uk/

Headteacher

Vice principal of junior school Mrs Kellie Crozer

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Teaching & academics

A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about nine to one is notably generous and points to close, individual support across year groups. Inspected by the ISI, the school offers a broad range of scholarships - academic, sport, drama, art and music - which gives able and committed children clear routes to recognition.

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicSportsDramaArtMusicCathedral Choristerships

Beyond the classroom

The breadth of scholarship areas signals a school that takes sport, drama, art and music seriously alongside academics. Cathedral choristerships in particular offer a distinctive musical pathway rooted in the school's Christian foundation.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: CofE/Christian
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Mobile phones not allowed for pupils in years 4 and 5. Pupils in years 6, 7 and 8 may bring mobile phone for travel only. Phones must be switched off, handed in at start of day, and collected when leaving. School not responsible for damage, theft or loss. If unwell, pupils must not use phones to contact parents; should go to medical centre which will call parents if needed.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £15,477 - £22,671
Boarding fees (per year): £34,005

Inspection reports

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The last word

A small, Cathedral-linked junior school with boarding on offer and small classes throughout. Its wide scholarship programme rewards children who thrive academically, musically or on the stage and pitch.

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