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Admissions
admissions@kings-school.co.uk
T: 01227 595727
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions your family will make, and our role is to make that process as smooth as possible.
Year 9 is the largest point of entry into King’s, with approximately 150 pupils joining each year at this stage. We also have a healthy intake of 50-60 pupils coming to the school at Year 12.
King’s is a fast-paced school, both academically and in terms of the co-curricular offering. It is important that children are able to cope with that fast pace, but individual character and circumstance, together with ability to contribute widely to the extensive range of co-curricular activities are also taken into consideration.
Many pupils come to us from UK prep schools, including Junior King’s, but a good number also join from other UK schools and from schools around the globe. The school prides itself on its diversity and on its focus on the individual.
Our Admissions team are very much here to help you with any questions as regards the whole process of entry to King’s for your son or daughter. Please contact us by phone or by email to discuss further.
Please select from one of the options below:
- Year 9 entry (13+)
- Year 10 entry(14+)
- Year 12 entry (Sixth Form)
- From Prep School
- From Non-Prep School & International
Year 9 entry (13+) from Prep School
Pupils enter King’s at Year 9 from a large number of prep schools. The majority of these prep schools are in the UK, though some are overseas.
Please find below a summary of the process for pupils entering from prep schools.
Please contact the Registrar at the Junior School for information on the admissions procedure to the Senior School from Junior King’s. registrar@junior-kings.co.uk
For any admissions queries, please contact the Admissions Team – admissions@kings-school.co.uk
The main process for Year 9 entry in September from Prep Schools has been completed. A handful of places remain and those considering a late application should contact the admissions team using the link above.
Visit the Senior School
Individual visits include a tour of the school with a current pupil and a meeting with the Director of Admissions or another senior member of staff at King’s. Open Days are also held on a Saturday morning in September & May. Dates and other details are published on the website in advance.
Registration
It is necessary to register a prospective pupil for entry at an early stage in the admissions process in order to confirm your interest in a place. This can be done at any age and once a pupil is registered, parents will receive regular updates keeping them informed about the school. The registration fee is currently £200+VAT.
Assessment
Pupils sit the ISEB Pre-Test at their current school in the Autumn Term of Year 6 and then, on the strength of those results, will be invited to King’s for an Experience Day in the February of Year 6. Offers are made in March of Year 6 on the basis of performance at the ISEB Pre-Test, formal reference from the pupil’s current school and their time at the Experience Day.
Confirmation of Place
A place is confirmed through the payment of a deposit following the offer of a place.
Taster Day
Following your confirmation of acceptance, we will invite your child to a Taster Day in the Spring of Year 8, allowing them to get to know some of their fellow pupils, King’s teachers and the Housemaster or Housemistress.
Scholarships and Bursaries
A full range of scholarships are available with exams taking place during the year before entry. Bursaries are also available by individual application. The deadline for bursary applications is 31 October of the year before entry.
Year 9 entry (13+) from Non-Prep School & International
Pupils enter King’s at Year 9 from a range of UK independent schools in addition to prep schools, as well as from state schools and also from a wide range of schools internationally.
Please find a summary of the process below for pupils entering from these schools.
Please contact the Registrar at the Junior School for information on the admissions procedure to the Senior School from Junior King’s. registrar@junior-kings.co.uk
For any admissions queries, please contact the Admissions Team – admissions@kings-school.co.uk
Registrations for 2026 entry are now open. Early application is recommended, as places are limited. Our Admissions Department will be happy to advise on current availability and next steps.
Visit the Senior School
Individual visits include a tour of the school with a current pupil and a meeting with the Director of Admissions or another senior member of staff at King’s. Open Days are also held on a Saturday morning in September & May. Dates and other details are published on the website in advance.
Registration
It is necessary to register a prospective pupil for entry in order to confirm your interest in a place. This can be done at any age but the deadline is August of the year before the pupil would join the School. Once a pupil is registered, parents will receive regular updates keeping them informed about the School. The registration fee is currently £200+VAT.
Assessment
Candidates sit the King’s Entrance Exams (KEE) either at King’s (for those based in the UK), at their current school, through an approved education agency, or at a British Council office overseas.
Assessments are held on a rolling basis each autumn for the following year’s entry. Overseas candidates may complete assessments within an agreed window.
Offers are made following review of KEE results, an interview, and a Confidential Report from the candidate’s current school.
Confirmation of Place
A place is confirmed through the payment of a deposit following the offer of a place.
Scholarships and Bursaries
A full range of scholarships are available with exams taking place during the year before entry. Bursaries are also available by individual application.
Year 10 entry (14+)
A number of places are available for 14+ entry each year.
Please find a summary of the admissions process below for pupils entering at 14+.
Parents looking for younger entry are recommended to contact Junior King’s.
For any admissions queries, please contact the Admissions Team – admissions@kings-school.co.uk
Registrations for 2026 entry are now open. Early application is recommended, as places are limited. Our Admissions Department will be happy to advise on current availability and next steps.
Visit the Senior School
Individual visits include a tour of the School with a current pupil and a meeting with the Director of Admissions or another senior member of staff at King’s. Open Days are also held on a Saturday morning in September & May. Dates and other details are published on the website in advance.
Registration
It is necessary to register a prospective pupil for entry at an early stage in the admissions process in order to confirm your interest in a place. This can be done at any age but the deadline is August of the year before the pupil would join the School. Once a pupil is registered, parents will receive regular updates keeping them informed about the School. Registration is kept confidential until such time as a reference is required. The registration fee is currently £200+VAT.
Assessment
Candidates sit the King’s Entrance Exams (KEE) either at King’s (for those based in the UK), at their current school, through an approved education agency, or at a British Council office overseas.
Assessments are held on a rolling basis each autumn for the following year’s entry. Overseas candidates may complete assessments within an agreed window.
Offers are made following review of KEE results, an interview, and a Confidential Report from the candidate’s current school.
Confirmation of a Place
A place is confirmed through the payment of a deposit following the offer of a place.
Bursaries
Bursaries are available by individual application.
Year 12 Entry (Sixth Form)
Each year approximately 70 pupils join the School in the Sixth Form.
Please find below a summary of the process.
For any admissions queries, please contact the Admissions Team – admissions@kings-school.co.uk
Registrations for 2026 entry are now open. Early application is recommended, as places are limited. Our Admissions Department will be happy to advise on current availability and next steps.
Visit the Senior School
Individual visits include a tour of the School with a current pupil and a meeting with the Director of Admissions or another senior member of staff at King’s. Open Days are also held on a Saturday morning in September & May. Dates and other details are published on the website in advance.
Registration
It is necessary to register a prospective pupil for entry in order to confirm your interest in a place. This can be done at any age but the deadline is early October of the year before the pupil would join the School. Once a pupil is registered, parents will receive regular updates keeping them informed about the School. The registration fee is currently £200+VAT.
Assessment
Entry is by competitive examination, reference and interview either at King’s or online. For UK based candidates, the exams take place on 7 or 8 November 2025 at King’s. Candidates taking the assessments overseas, can sit between 7 and 12 November 2025.
Confirmation of a Place
A place is confirmed through the payment of a deposit following the offer of a place.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Academic, Music, Art and Sports scholarships are available to Sixth Form entrants. Academic Scholarships can be awarded for outstanding performance in the Sixth Form entrance examination. Bursaries are also available by individual application.
Applying to the
International College
The process for joining the International College. For pupils aged 13–17 years.
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Visit King’s
We would be delighted to welcome you and your family to visit and to get a genuine feel for the school.
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