The end of the half term saw our 1st XV put in a superb performance at the Eltham Festival, making it all the way to the final and coming agonisingly close to taking the win.

We were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to DOYRMS in her role as Royal Patron. During her visit, she met students and staff and attended our annual Beret Parade, formally presenting ceremonial berets to our newest Year 7 Dukies. @RoyalFamily

With all students coming together to represent their Houses, our annual Inter-House Song Comp showcased the power of music to bring our community together.. Congratulations to Wolfe House, our overall winners, and Marlborough House, who took second place!

Stepping outside their comfort zone, encouraging friends and celebrating every climb... Our Rock Climbing Club gives students the chance to build confidence, try something new and have fun together. Just one of 60+ weekly clubs included in our genuinely inclusive fee.

PJs on, blankets and snacks at the ready… it’s movie night in Alanbrooke House. With over 400 full boarders, weekends at DOYRMS are packed with activities, opportunities to try something new and, of course, time to relax and enjoy being with friends.

With around 8,000 books, from much-loved fiction to subject-specific resources, there’s something to support every interest and stage of learning within our library. Our students make the most of it during lunchtimes, free time and as part of their English lessons.

Students recently enjoyed a Brass and Woodwind Workshop with professional trombonist Paul Fisher, whose career has seen him perform, tour and record with artists including Madness.

A wonderful afternoon of theatre for our Year 10–13 students, who thoroughly enjoyed Bacchae, in a new version by Nima Taleghani, produced by the National Theatre in partnership with The Marlowe Theatre. It was lovely to see so many students smiling and engaged.

A lovely afternoon at Football Club! The girls had a great time getting stuck in, enjoying their football and making the most of the sunny afternoon. Here are a few of our favourite shots from the session.

A great first parade of the new school year, and a particularly special one for our new students taking part in their first ever parade.

A morning in the Science Lab where students watched a demonstration of alkali metals reacting with water, with plenty of “wow” moments along the way! A great opportunity to bring science to life, spark curiosity and see chemical reactions in action.

Our annual Stick Orderlies Competition saw eight pairs put their skills to the test through an inspection and drill phase, with a large crowd of students cheering on their friends.

We brought students and staff together to celebrate hard work and outstanding achievement, with speeches, refreshments, and lots of laughter. We’re proud to offer Academic Scholarships to Year 12 students who demonstrate exceptional GCSE results. Find out more on our website.

Spaces on our upcoming open mornings are filling fast: 10 October, 14 November, 5 December. Secure your place today via our website – we can’t wait to welcome you! #OpenMorning #SchoolOpenMorning #WeAreDukies

Despite the rain, our hockey girls brought their highest spirits and their A-game. With some girls getting their first ever goals for the team, this tournament will be one to remember! #WeAreDukies #SchoolHockey #Hockey #BoardingSchool #SchoolSports

Meet our 2026-27 Rugby Captain... From discovering rugby at four years old to joining DOYRMS for our Rugby Performance Pathways and now leading the team, Jools shares what he’s looking forward to this season. #SchoolRugby #ACERugby #SaracensACE #BoardingSchool @SaracensD

Missed our first Open Morning of the academic year? There are plenty more opportunities to visit us: Saturday 26 September, 3 October, 14 November, 5 December, Book your place today via our website. #WeAreDukies #OpenMorning #BoardingSchool #SchoolOpenDay

The first weekend back saw our Year 7s have a blast flying through the Ninja Warrior course followed by a whole school pizza party complete with popcorn machine, ice cream and music. House activities included bingo and a spirited game of rounders.

Our weekend preseason recap as our first XV ran out against Cranleigh in a hard fought battle. While the girls travelled to Kings Rochester where they just missed out on the result. We are very proud of both our teams and look forward to see how they progress from here!

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School has been shortlisted for a 2026 @TalkEducationUK Award for Innovation in Education, in recognition of our dedication to supporting Forces families. #TalkEducationAwards #ForcesFamilies #WeAreDukies #BoardingSchool