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Want to get into King's College School? Here’s our quick guide to King’s College School fees, admissions and exams.
King's College School
Type: Independent day school for boys ages 7 - 18, girls ages 16 - 18
Fees (per term):
| Senior school (year 9 and above) | £8,085 |
| Senior school (lower school - years 7-8) | £7,310 |
| Junior school (second forms / third) | £7,310 |
| Junior school (transitions / first forms) | £6,790 |
Registration Fee: £200 (deposit)
Lunches have a separate fee:
| Years | Autumn term | Spring term | Summer term |
| Senior school: | £360.00 | £306.00 | £300.00 |
| Junior school (second/third forms): | £354.00 | £306.00 | £300.00 |
| Junior school (transitions / first forms): | £321.55 | £277.95 | £272.50 |
Current Head: Dr Anne Cotton
About King's College School
King’s College School was founded in 1829 as the junior to King’s College London. Although the school enjoyed immense popularity throughout most of the Victorian era, its population began to shrink as students chose larger and more modern schools in the 1880s. Not to be outdone, King’s moved to its current campus in Wimbledon, where it now educates over 1300 pupils. This school only takes girls when they reach 16-18, so private school options such as Putney High School are better for younger girls.
“King’s aims to help young people fulfil their ambitions and develop the personal qualities that will serve them well throughout their lives.”
Why is it so popular?
Although King’s College School demands much from its students, the school is also known for its “scholarly and gentle” approach to academics. Similar approaches are found at St. Paul's Girls School.
Such an approach clearly benefits the students as well, with 14 pupils receiving a perfect score on their IBs in 2015 (when there are only around 100 perfect scores received across the world!) and a good track record of sending students to Oxbridge Universities, to rival that of Queen Elizabeth's School Barnet.
How do I know if King's College School is right for me?
Like most schools, King’s hosts several Open Events throughout the autumn term that allow parents and students alike to experience the school’s culture first-hand before making their final admissions decision. You can also take a virtual tour of the school premises to give you some idea of what it is like.
Open events are commonly held in Spring and Summer. Check out the open events page on their site for the latest information on when the ideal time for you to visit may be.
If your son would like to enter at 13+, you may book a tour with the Admissions Assistant. Otherwise, feel free to attend any of the Open Events without a booking.
Admissions Policy
All students applying to King’s must first complete and return their online registration form and the accompanying registration fee.
The registration deadline for students entering at 7+ - 11+ is one year prior to their proposed entry, and the next available entry year may not be the next term. It is vital that you keep on top of the information provided by the school, this varies every year.
For more information, please see King’s Admissions.
What are King's College School interviews and examinations like, and how can I do well?
Boys entering at 7+ - 10+ will begin their examination process by attending an activities day for their age group, often in December. The day requires no particular preparation, as the activities planned aim to measure your son’s curiosity and personality rather than learned ability.
Later that month he will also sit four tests in Listening, English, Reasoning and Maths, as well as a 15-minute interview. The tests vary slightly by difficulty and length according to your son’s age group, so please see King’s specimen papers to prepare. This is a standard process and takes place at schools such as St. Paul's Boys School.
If your son is entering at 11+ or 13+, he will write three papers in English, Maths, and Verbal Reasoning. If he was successful in his exams, King’s will invite him to interview roughly ten days after his exams. To prepare, it is helpful to review King’s 11+ specimen papers or 13+ pre-test papers, which you can find online.
Finally, students entering Sixth Form will write three initial exams in English, Maths, and a general paper. Students’ candidacy is based on the results of their best two papers, and references from their current school. Similar to the lower forms, if Sixth Form applicants are successful in their exams they will be invited to interview in three of their nominated A Level or IB Level subjects, as well as a general interview. King’s expects no special preparation for these exams, but your child may find it helpful to utilise the number of resource centres available online.
Good luck!
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