Rokeby School
Kingston, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London · KT2 7PB
Rokeby School is a small independent prep for boys aged 4 to 13 in Kingston upon Thames, with around 380 pupils on roll. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good overall, and its provision for personal development was judged excellent, with all compliance standards met. With a single year group leading towards entry at 13, it is geared to preparing boys for senior school transfer. Notably, almost a third of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school used to working with a range of learning needs.
380
Pupils
good
ISI
£26,494
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-13
- Pupils
- 380
- Location
- Kingston, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.rokebyschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 8942 2247
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr J. R. Peck
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Teaching & academics
As an ISI good-rated prep, Rokeby focuses on grounding boys academically through to age 13. Academic scholarships sit alongside awards in drama, sport and a music exhibition, recognising achievement across several fields. The high proportion of pupils receiving SEN support points to a setting attentive to individual learning profiles rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 32.02%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
The school's scholarship offering across drama, sport and music signals that pursuits beyond the classroom are taken seriously. The ISI's excellent judgement for personal development reflects a strong emphasis on the boys' character and wider growth.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
If boys from year 6 and up are travelling to and from school independently, they may bring a mobile phone to school. It must be handed to the office upon arrival and picked up at the end of the school day. Boys are not permitted to use mobile phones at school.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,950 - £26,494
Available to boys in year 3 and above - typically about 3-5 boys on these
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 November 2023
The last word
A small Kingston prep where personal development is a genuine strength, suiting families who want their son prepared for 13+ entry in a nurturing setting. Day fees run from £20,950 to £26,494, with a handful of bursaries for boys in Year 3 and above.
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Rokeby School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Rokeby School located?
Rokeby School is located at George Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Kingston, KT2 7PB.
What type of school is Rokeby School?
Rokeby School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Rokeby School?
Rokeby School has approximately 380 pupils on roll.
What is Rokeby School's inspection rating?
Rokeby School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 28 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.