Tiptop · PREP SCHOOL PROFILE

Rokeby School

Girls’ · Boys’ · Co-educational | Tiptop editorial rankings

Boys’ Top 37 · Editorial rank 19Guide edition: 2026Last checked: 2026-11-01

School facts [1] [2] [3] [4] [7] [8]

Location
George Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7PB
Ages
4–13 (Reception–Year 8)
Intake
Boys
Day / boarding
Day
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS [1] [2] [3] [4] [7] [8]
  • Specialist subject teaching in Years 7 and 8, with preparation for senior-school exams and interviews
  • A Shakespeare project and Bronze Arts Award in Year 7, followed by support for art, design technology, drama and music scholarships in Year 8
  • Main entry points at 4+, 7+ and 8+, with senior-school pathways at both 11+ and 13+
Explore senior-school pathways

About the school [1] [2] [3] [4] [7] [8]

Rokeby is a boys’ day prep school for ages 4–13 on George Road in Kingston upon Thames. It supports both 11+ and 13+ transfer, combining specialist teaching in the upper school and preparation for senior-school entry with sport, the arts and opportunities for pupils to take responsibility.

Senior-school transfer at 11+ and 13+ [3] [5]

In 2025–2026, the combined Year 6 and Year 8 destination table lists eight pupils at St Paul’s, six at King’s College School and nine each at Hampton and Epsom. The separate Year 8 table lists one pupil each at Eton, Harrow and Winchester. St Paul’s, KCS and Hampton also appear in both preceding academic years.

Reporting period
Academic years 2023–2024 to 2025–2026

Leaver destinations

Destination counts published by the school
PeriodSt Paul's SchoolKing's College SchoolHampton SchoolEpsom CollegeReed's SchoolEton College (Year 8)Harrow School (Year 8)Winchester College (Year 8)Source
2023–202474562Not listedNot listedNot listedSchool source
2024–2025364571Not listedNot listedSchool source
2025–202686995111School source

Selected destinations over three academic years

  • St Paul's School
  • King's College School, Wimbledon
  • Hampton School
  • Epsom College
  • Reed's School
  • Charterhouse School
  • Eton College
  • Harrow School
  • Winchester College
  • Tonbridge School
  • Wellington College
  • Dulwich College
  • Westminster Under School

St Paul’s, KCS, Hampton, Epsom and Reed’s counts combine Years 6 and 8. The Eton, Harrow and Winchester columns cover Year 8 only.

Scholarships and awards [6]

In 2026, boys in Years 6 and 8 received 35 scholarships and awards from 14 senior schools, covering academic, art, drama, music and sporting achievement. The total includes awards that families did not take up.

About this ranking

Tiptop’s editorial order considers senior-school destinations and internal progression. It is not calculated from a standardised admissions rate.

Read our methodology ↗
← Back to this category