KING'S SCHOOL, ROCHESTER
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS BY THE PROVISION AND CONDUCT OF A SCHOOL IN ROCHESTER IN THE COUNTY OF KENT AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD AT WHICH SCHOOL RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION SHALL BE GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a surplus of £305,738 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total net assets increasing to £15,507,730. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £12,428,161, which is below the policy target of two months' expenditure (£1.8m working capital) when fixed assets are deducted, resulting in free reserves of £461k. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the school's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Six children of four Governors (2024: Six children of one Governor) attended King's School during the year.”
“Donations totalling £1,130 were received from Governors during the year.(2024: £2,750).” — page 33
“Six children of four Governors (2024: Six children of one Governor) attended King's School during the year.”
“Donations totalling £1,130 were received from Governors during the year.(2024: £2,750).” — page 33
“Trading activities not connected with the Charity's purpose are carried out by Roffa Ltd (company number 02235699), a wholly owned subsidiary company.” — page 31
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Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Simon Fisher — Principal
- John Maas — Chair of Governors
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- John Maaschair
- Alex Marlow
- Dr Stephen Jones
- Harriet Jane Davies-Mullan
- Kirsty Louise Handel
- Mark Daniel Dawson Chaloner
- Matthew Hebden
- Matthew Mason
- Nikki Michelle Cagan
- Patricia Mary Catherine Stewart
- Paul Brenden Coen
- Philip Darby
- ROSEMARY ANN OLLEY
- Rev Christopher David Dench
- Rev Gordon John Giles
- Thomas Berner
- Wayne Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £13.0m | £12.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £12.7m | £12.4m |
| 31/08/2023 | £11.7m | £11.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £10.9m | £10.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £9.2m | £9.7m |
Common questions
Is KING'S SCHOOL, ROCHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a surplus of £305,738 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total net assets increasing to £15,507,730. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £12,428,161, which is below the policy target of two months' expenditure (£1.8m working capital) when fixed assets are deducted, resulting in free reserves of £461k. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the school's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- HAMPSHIRE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TRUST
- KING'S COLLEGE SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE
- THE KING'S SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF CANTERBURY
- KINGSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- THE DULWICH SCHOOL CRANBROOK
- HOLY CROSS PREPARATORY SCHOOL KINGSTON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING'S SCHOOL, ROCHESTER | £13.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAMPSHIRE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TRUST | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KING'S COLLEGE SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE | £8.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KING'S SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF CANTERBURY | £52.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL | £24.5m | £380,000 - £390,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE DULWICH SCHOOL CRANBROOK | £8.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |