Rokeby School
Rokeby School
Org 1: IAPS
George Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7PB
Telephone: 020 8942 2247
Maxim: Smart, Skilful and Kind
Age Range: Pre-Prep/Infants, Prep/Junior to 13
Day or Boarding: Day, Day Only
Gender: Boys
Exams offered: Current School to Senior
Chair of the Governors: Mrs Deirdre Davidson
Headmaster: Mr J R Peck
Age range. 4–13.
Number of boys. 408.
Fees per term (2024-2025). £6,028–£7,506 excluding VAT (including lunch and morning snack, books, day trips and some residential trips, personal accident and dental insurance and all compulsory extras).
Rokeby has an outstanding record of success in gaining places and scholarships at leading independent senior schools. Boys are accepted at 4+ to the Pre-Prep and at 7+ to the Prep School.
In recent years, a fabulous two-storey, energy-efficient new building was opened by HRH Princess Alexandra. It has six spacious classrooms, a multipurpose Performing Arts Hall and other lovely spaces built to house Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 boys. The spacious and exciting playground area is enjoyed by all year groups and includes an outside classroom, an adventure playground with balance wall and an area for gardening club to grow seeds and encourage wildlife.
Science is taught in three well-equipped laboratories. There is a large computer room and a spacious Art and Design Technology Centre. Football, rugby, and cricket are played, while other sports include swimming, athletics, hockey and basketball. There are two large Halls and an AstroTurf. A full activities programme is available for boys from chess club to STEM robotics and mixed martial arts to golf. There is truly something for everyone! The Music Department provides orchestra, ensembles and four choirs and there are 14 visiting peripatetic teachers, who work within a soundproofed music block.
Many educational visits are arranged as well as trips overseas, including France, Italy and Iceland; there are a number of international sports tours.
Charitable status. Rokeby Educational Trust Limited is a Registered Charity, number 312653. It exists to provide an excellent education for boys aged 4–13.