About the school
The King's School is an independent, academically selective school taking girls and boys from ages 4-18 years old. Entry into the Senior School is by examination in January for the following September entry.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Seniors Tuition fees per term: £6,826 (including VAT). Lunches per term (compulsory): £370. Sixth Form Tuition fees per term: £6,826 (including VAT). Lunches (compulsory) £370. The fees for the 2026/27 academic year have now been confirmed. |
📅 Open days: Senior School Open Day: Sat 26th September 2026, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm. Open events are scheduled throughout the year, and personalised tours and taster days are available throughout the school year.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | English Comprehension, Maths, Non-verbal Reasoning, Creative Comprehension, Puzzles & Problems, English writing |
📄 Free The King's School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 8 Jan 2027 |
| Typical exam date | 15 Jan 2027 |
The only explicit Senior School entrance-test date found was for September 2027 entry: the exam was on 2027-01-15. The page also says Senior School admissions are by examination held each January, for the following September entry, and that the application form should be completed no later than one week before the assessment.
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