We have provided answers to the most commonly asked questions below. If you can’t find the information you need, please contact us.
What time does school begin and end each day?
Boys in Reception to Year 2 can start coming in to school from 8.15 am each morning and registration is at 8.40 am prompt. Boys in Year 3 to Year 8 can come in to school from 8 am.
Reception finish at 2.50 pm each day.
Years 1-2 finish at 3 pm, Years 3-4 finish at 3.55 pm and Years 5-8 finish at 4.05 pm.
What are the before-school and after-school care facilities?
At Rokeby, we offer a breakfast club service (for a small fee) commencing at 7.30 am. Early-morning care is also available for Reception to Year 3 boys from 8.15 am and is free of charge. Boys in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 can use the After-School Care facility from 3 pm – 6 pm.
When can my son start using the school bus?
All boys, including those in Reception, can use the morning and afternoon school bus. For boys in Reception, we do suggest you ensure that your son has happily settled into school for a week or so first.
At what age do after-school clubs start?
Reception boys can commence after-school clubs in the Summer Term.
Are there different choices available for lunch?
There are always various vegetable options available; a salad bar and a variety of fruit are provided, along with other desserts. We offer vegetarian options and alternatives to the main dish of the day should it not be to everyone’s taste. The Lower School boys are supervised by their class teacher whilst they have their lunch. This promotes good table manners and encourages social interaction.
Do the boys get homework?
Homework begins in Reception with learning letter sounds and reading in the first term. The boys will then bring home set homework in the spring term. The amount of homework increases as the boys get older.
How many boys in a class?
There are two classes, each with up to 22 boys, with a full-time teacher and a teaching assistant from Reception to Year 2. The structure changes after Year 2 to three forms of just 16-18 for Year 3 and above.
Do both Reception classes spend time together?
Yes, they have a shared outside area and also spend playtimes together. They all have their Games session at Rokeby Sports Ground (RSG) together and go on school trips together.
What happens if my son has an injury at school?
Our three Health and Wellbeing Assistants are in charge of First Aid, which is currently located in the lower level of the Lower School building. A large number of the teaching and administration staff are also First Aid-trained. Most of the Games Department staff hold First Aid certificates, and First Aid kits are available at all Games lessons and sports matches. All accidents of any significance are reported and followed up. The school Health & Safety Committee meets regularly to review these.
How do I apply for a place at Rokeby School?
Boys can be registered for 4+ entry at any time from birth by contacting the Admissions Registrar, Jo Pink, at admissions@rokeby.org.uk. A non-refundable registration fee of £120 applies. Families are also warmly encouraged to visit the school at an Open Morning or one of the regular Coffee Mornings before applying.
When are Reception places offered?
Reception places are allocated from January of the year before entry, meaning offers are typically made around 20 months before a boy starts school. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once the process opens, provided a boy has already been registered.
Can my son join Rokeby at 7+ or 8+?
Yes. Rokeby holds assessment mornings each November for entry into Year 3 (7+) and Year 4 (8+) the following September. The assessment covers an English paper, a Mathematics paper, computer-based verbal and non-verbal reasoning, a group music or drama activity, and an informal interview. Late places do sometimes become available, so families are welcome to enquire at any time.
What happens once my son is offered a place in Reception?
Once an offer is made, families have six weeks to accept and pay a non-refundable deposit of £2,500 to secure the place. This deposit is held until the end of Year 8, or the end of your son’s time at Rokeby, provided a term’s notice has been given.
What happens once my son is offered a place in Year 3 or 4?
Once an offer is made, families have 10 days to accept and pay a non-refundable deposit of £2,500 to secure the place. This deposit is held until the end of Year 8, or the end of your son’s time at Rokeby, provided a term’s notice has been given.
Can my son join in other year groups?
Yes. Occasionally, places are available in other year groups. Please contact the Admissions Registrar, Jo Pink, at admissions@rokeby.org.uk for information about our current availability.