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King's School, Rochester
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve high standards at GCSE and A-levels, exceeding national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are responsible, polite, and contribute positively to the school community.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching aids good progress; small class sizes allow personalized attention.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Good behaviour promoted, bullying prevented effectively, strategic risk assessments in place.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils excel in music, sports, drama; participate in CCF, Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils make informed decisions about further education, successfully attending chosen universities.
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King's School, Rochester is a All-through, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 672 students from age 3-18 yr.
Tuition fee £1,895 to £7,765 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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A leading independent co-educational day and boarding school situated in the picturesque and historic city of Rochester. The School boasts beautiful grounds that create a serene learning environment for pupils aged 3-18, with boarding from age 11.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 18.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.62% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.56 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.35% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.3% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 22.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.54% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.73% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.9 | 2.79 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.3% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.9% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 19.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.92% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.82 | 2.85 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.11% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.26% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.42% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.42% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.89% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 18.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.13% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.65% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 28.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.78% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 1 | 2.96 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.53% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 141 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.47% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.47% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 20.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.91% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.35% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.78% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.48% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.13% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 52.37% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.11% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.79% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.47% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.38 | 23.48 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.47 | 22.21 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.50% | 5.65% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 170 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 53.17% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.17% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.17% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.16 | 26.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.41 | 26.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.9% | 5.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 204 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 56.28% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.28% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.94% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.80 1 | 25.79 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.26 1 | 25.76 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.4% | 6.05% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 53.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.88% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.24% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.10 | 27.64 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.65 2 | 27.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.6% | 6.98% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 31.53% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.76% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.59% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.41 | 26.95 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.6 | 28.61 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.2% | 6.43% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 36.47% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.71% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.35% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.12% | 4.23% |
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Fees
| Program | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding 16-18 | 16-18 yr | £13,505 (Term) |
| Boarding 13 - 16 | 13-16 yr | £13,420 (Term) |
| Boarding 11 - 13 | 11-13 yr | £9,315 (Term) |
| Years 12 - 13 (16-18) | 16-18 yr | £8,155 (Term) |
| Years 9 - 11 (13-16) | 13-16 yr | £8,070 (Term) |
| Years 6 - 8 (10 - 13) | 10-13 yr | £6,210 (Term) |
| Years 4 + 5 (8-10) | 8-10 yr | £5,500 (Term) |
| Year 3 (7+) | 7-8 yr | £4,635 (Term) |
| Year 2 (6+) | 6-7 yr | £4,615 (Term) |
| Year 1 (5+) | 5-6 yr | £4,265 (Term) |
| Reception (4+) | 4-5 yr | £4,240 (Term) |
| Nursery (5 Days a week) | 3-4 yr | £3,040 (Term) |
| Nursery (4 Days a week) | 3-4 yr | £2,605 (Term) |
| Nursery (3 Days a week) | 3-4 yr | £1,990 (Term) |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 18th Oct 2024 - 3rd Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 14th Dec 2024 - 5th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 15th Feb 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 3rd Apr 2025 - 23rd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 24th May 2025 - 1st Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 5th Jul 2025 - 31st Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 18th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2024 - 13th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2025 - 14th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2025 - 2nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 23rd May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 2nd Jun 2025 - 4th Jul 2025 |
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