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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
King's College School is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 7-19.
Private school Boys Ages 7-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
King's College School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
A Royal Charter in 1829 gave King's College School its formal beginning; Mind, Spirit and Heart remain the three words around which its purpose is framed. Boys join from age 7 to 18 and girls from 16 to 18, with no boarding, on the Southside site beside Wimbledon Common.
The academic journey runs through lower and middle school before Sixth Form. Students can take A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, so the final years support two distinct routes. Sport, music, drama, the CCF, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, clubs, societies, activities and visits fill out the senior programme, while the Wimbledon Independent State-Schools Partnership links the school with local state-school partners.
Admission is direct and selective. At 11+, applicants take competitive tests and interviews in Year 6, and a candidate cannot apply through both the 11+ and 13+ routes. Girls already enter the Lower Sixth at 16+. The timetable places mixed Year 7 entry in September 2033 and full co-education in 2037, making the present sixth-form arrangement part of a longer transition.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 14.1 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 83.2% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Merton and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 14.1
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.77
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Merton and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Age range
- 7-19
- Headteacher
- Dr Anne Cotton
- Pupil roll
- 1,498 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Southside, Wimbledon Common, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- SW19 4TT
- Area
- Merton
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Dr Anne Cotton
School contact
- School phone
- 02082555300
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02082555300
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-19
- Gender
- Boys only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
11+ registration deadline for 2027 entry
2 November 2026
Route: 11+; entry year: 2027.
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16+ registration deadline for 2027 entry
5 October 2026
Route: 16+ / Sixth Form; entry year: 2027.
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13+ registration deadline for 2029 entry
2 November 2026
Route: 13+; entry year: 2029.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 14.1 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.77 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 83.2% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 52.79 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 25 February 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: King's College School received a routine inspection in 2025. The report can be read here records an inspection beginning 25 February 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does King's College School handle admissions?
King's College School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to King's College School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for King's College School?
11+ registration deadline for 2027 entry: 2 November 2026. 16+ registration deadline for 2027 entry: 5 October 2026. 13+ registration deadline for 2029 entry: 2 November 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for King's College School?
King's College School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 25 February 2025.