Joining King's

There are up to 50 places for external candidates at 11+. All candidates take papers in English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning and have a short interview.

Places available at 13+ vary from year to year depending on the size of our Year 8 group. We would advise parents to check the position in any one year. All candidates take papers in English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning and have an interview. 

Sixth Form entry

There is a specially designed test geared to the age group, which contains elements of English, Mathematics and spatial relationships. On the basis of this test, interviews, predicted GCSE grades and reports from the candidates' present schools, offers are made which are conditional on a satisfactory performance at GCSE. To qualify for entry to the Sixth Form the normal requirement for external candidates is six passes at least at B grade and a further two passes at C grade at GCSE. English language and mathematics must be passed at C grade or higher. Grade B or higher should be achieved in any subject that is to be taken at AS level if these subjects have been taken at GCSE.

Academic and Music Scholarships are available at 11+, 13+ and 16+.  All candidates sitting the entrance examination will be considered for an academic scholarship.

Since September 2007, we have offered three 100% bursaries annually and we are delighted to say that in addition to a number of smaller bursaries, we will also be able to do this for the academic year starting in September 2013.  Please contact the registrar's office for further information: 01905 721742.