Jockey Club Sarah Roe School was established in 1986 with six students. It is named after a local Occupational Therapist, who was instrumental in setting up special educational needs provision for English speakers in Hong Kong. Funding for the current building was provided by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The founding Head Teacher was Mike Doherty, who remained at JCSRS until 2008.

Opening Ceremony of current building 1996 officiated by (left to right) Mr. Mike Doherty JCSRS Head Teacher, Mr. Jal Shroff ESF Chairman, Mr. Lawrence Wong CEO of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Ms. Jennifer Wisker ESF CEO.