{"Base":{"Id":1110,"Url":"/admissions/junior-school/7plus-8plus-and-9plus-entry","DocType":"admissionsGroupPage","NavigationTitle":"7+, 8+ and 9+ entry","MetaTitle":"Entry at 7 and 8 years old at King\u0027s College Junior School","MetaDescription":"Each September, King\u0027s College Junior School admits about 54 boys into year 3 at 7 years old, and about 14 boys into year 4 at 8 years old. 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Founded by Royal Charter in 1829, our heritage is rooted in intellectual endeavour and a progressive spirit. Yet, a King’s education is so much more than academic excellence; it is an adventure of learning and discovery, both inside and outside the classroom. Here, we nurture and educate the whole person, a true education of \u003cstrong\u003eMind, Spirit\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHeart\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/media/8336/juniorschoolchildren.jpg?width=346\u0026amp;height=277\" alt=\"\" data-udi=\"umb://media/b6af857e830642909e5034c5707a37f1\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEntry into King\u0027s at 7+, 8+ and 9+ is via academic tests and interviews which take place in October/November preceding entry into the school.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease explore the various sections available on this page for full information on our 7+, 8+ an 9+ entry process. If you have any additional questions, please do get in touch.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eCONTACT\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClaire van der Merwe, Deputy Registrar (Junior School),\u003cbr /\u003eTel: 020 8255 5336\u003cbr /\u003e Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:jsadmissions@kcs.org.uk\"\u003ejsadmissions@kcs.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://kcsprospectus.org.uk/juniorschool/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\"\u003eVIEW PROSPECTUS\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","MenuTitle":"","InfoMenu":[{"Title":"Open events and visiting King\u0027s","Text":"\u003cp\u003eWe are always keen to welcome prospective parents and children to visit the junior school and discover what makes our school such a unique place to learn. Our forum events are designed for parents only, whilst our larger open events are more suited to families wishing to visit the school together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7+, 8+ and 9+ junior school forums\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttending a junior school forum is an ideal way for parents who are interested in applying for a junior school place in the \u003cstrong\u003efollowing year\u003c/strong\u003e, to visit us during a typical school day at King\u0027s. Our forums, designed for parents only, offer the chance to meet the junior school head, Mr Ted Lougher, as well as other key members of our junior school team, in a small group, and to be taken on a tour of the school by some of our staff and current pupils to discover what makes our school such a unique place to learn.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur forum events for the 2026 \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring and summer terms have now concluded. The \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enext forum events, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuitable for parents who are considering \u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7+, 8+ or 9+ entry into the junior school in September 2028\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, will take place in the 2027 spring and summer terms. More details will be available during the autumn term.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to the small nature of these forums, we ask that parents make a booking for only \u003cstrong\u003eone \u003c/strong\u003eof these events. There will be further opportunities, such as a Junior School open morning in June, or our whole school Open Morning in September, where you may re-visit King\u0027s, should you wish.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7+, 8+ \u0026amp; 9+ open days\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur larger open days are a great option for families planning ahead for the future, providing \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echance to visit the school together and offering a comprehensive introduction to the school. They take place in \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand June each year. The next events will be:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" style=\"width: 908px; height: 179px; border-color: #a6a6a6;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dae9f7; text-align: center; border-color: #a6a6a6; height: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 249.609px; border-color: #a6a6a6; height: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen event\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 262.391px; border-color: #a6a6a6; height: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate and time\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 348px; border-color: #a6a6a6; height: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooking Details\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-color: #a6a6a6; height: 57.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-color: #a6a6a6; width: 249.609px; height: 57.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole School Open Day\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-color: #a6a6a6; width: 262.391px; height: 57.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday 12th September 2026\u003cbr /\u003eDoors at 8.45am\u003cbr /\u003eLast tour at 11.45\u003cbr /\u003eTalk at 9.00am and 10.45am\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-color: #a6a6a6; width: 348px; height: 57.875px;\"\u003eEvent closed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e"},{"Title":"Entry process","Text":"\u003cp\u003eEach September, the junior school admits around \u003cstrong\u003e54 pupils into year 3 at 7+\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e14 pupils into year 4 at 8+\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e12 pupils into year 5 at 9+\u003c/strong\u003e. A pupil’s year group is strictly determined by their age on 1 September in the year of admission. Thus a pupil born on 31 August will be the youngest in their year group and a pupil born on 1 September will be the oldest in the following year group.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003eVisiting the school \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is likely that the first step you will take is to arrange to visit the school. We are always delighted to welcome you and you will find the opportunities available for visits on the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/admissions/visiting-and-open-events/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Visiting and open events\"\u003evisiting and open events page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003eEntry Dates\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistrations for 7+, 8+ and 9+ entry into the junior school in September 2027 are now closed. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next possible entry point into the junior school is September 2028 (boys). Please see the table below to check which entry point your son will be eligible for. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" width=\"974\" height=\"113\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry Date\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry Point\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandidate\u0027s date of birth\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeptember 2028\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7+\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1st Sept 2020 - 31st Aug 2021\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8+\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSept \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 - 31st Aug 2020\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9+\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSept \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 - 31st Aug 2019\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs we become a fully \u003ca href=\"/co-education-at-kings/\"\u003eco-educational\u003c/a\u003e school over the next decade, g\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eirls and boys will be able to join the junior school at year 3 (known as transition) at 7+ from September 2029, and at 8+ and 9+ in subsequent years.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003eRegistration\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration is the first step for candidates who wish to be considered for a place at King’s College School. Registrations open in January each year, and close around the end of September. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistrations for September 2027\u003c/strong\u003e: \u003c/span\u003eRegistrations for 7+, 8+ and 9+ entry into the junior school are now closed. We are unable to accept any late registrations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistrations for September 2028: \u003c/strong\u003eregistrations for 7+, 8+ and 9+ will open in January 2027. \u003cbr /\u003eFor more details of how to register when the time comes, please visit the \u0027How to register\u0027 and \u0027Key dates\u0027 sections.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that it is not possible to sit the Junior School assessments overseas or remotely. All exam candidates must attend each element of the assessment at the junior school on the published date. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we are unable to offer a candidate a place or they are withdrawn before the assessments and parents wish them to sit for the following year’s entry point, a new registration must be submitted. Y\u003cspan\u003eear 5 (9+) is the last point of entry into the Junior School. If we are unable to offer a candidate a place or they are withdrawn before the assessments and parents wish them to sit for a later point of entry, they should refer to the 11+, 13+ or 16+ admissions information.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003eNotifying your child\u0027s current school\u003c/span\u003eChildren are admitted to King\u0027s from both independent and maintained schools. It is important that, once they have registered their child, parents discuss their plans in relation to our entry assessments with their current school as, at the end of September, we will write to Headteachers of all candidates to inform them of their pupils who will be sitting our assessments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst we do not request formal references from schools, we do ask schools to provide us with any information which will help us to support candidates through their assessments with us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is important that parents notify \u003ca href=\"mailto:jsadmissions@kcs.org.uk\"\u003ejsadmissions@kcs.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e of any changes to their contact details or if their child changes their current school.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003eWritten assessments \u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003eAt 7+ and 8+ entry, all candidates will sit papers in: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Comprehension (25 minutes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Writing (20 minutes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListening (15 minutes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMathematics (one 10-minute paper and one 15-minute paper)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReasoning (20 minutes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9+ entry, all candidates will sit papers in: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Comprehension (25 minutes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Writing (25 minutes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListening (15 minutes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMathematics (50 minutes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReasoning (20 minutes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMindful of the young age of our candidates, plenty of breaks (snacks, drinks and movement!) are given between the papers. More details for each of the papers, together with some sample papers, can be found in our \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Papers\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e section.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDisability, special educational needs, medical conditions or English as an additional language\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your child has a physical disability, long-term medical condition or a diagnosed special educational need (or if you are in the process of exploring a SEND diagnosis), it is really important that you let us know\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003eas\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003epart of the registration process. We also strongly encourage such parents to visit the school and to speak to our learning enrichment team prior to registering their child for our assessment. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn line with the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquality \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAct 2010, exam concessions may be available for candidates with a physical disability, long-term medical condition or a specific learning need, or for candidates for whom English is an Additional Language. Parents are advised to consult the \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/35607f952d9b42a7919deade0d5d54fb\" href=\"/media/14539/entrance-exam-concessions-policy_js_june-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Entrance exam concessions policy_JS_June 2026.pdf (1)\"\u003eEntrance Examination concessions policy\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for further information.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eActivity Sessions and Interviews\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the written assessments, candidates who have shown they have the potential to reach our academic demands and thrive in the environment the school offers will be invited back to the school to be interviewed and to take part in the activity session on the specified date. Please refer to the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/12653/js-2026-entry-key-dates.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekey dates\u003c/a\u003e for full details. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity sessions\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eAt each entry point, selected candidates will take part in a series of classroom-based activities that enable us to see different aspects of their personalities and abilities. There is no set formula for the activity sessions and candidates do not need to prepare in any way for these. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterviews\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eThe candidates that took part in the activity session will also be required to attend a twenty minute interview. Candidates will be interviewed in pairs by an experienced and friendly senior member of junior school staff. Parents will be notified of the date and time of their child’s interview which cannot be changed. Please refer to the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/12653/js-2026-entry-key-dates.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekey dates\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/b005d26ada144a15b4a4609f034f6816\" href=\"/media/11877/js-2026-entry-key-dates.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"JS 2026 Entry - Key Dates.pdf\"\u003e.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003eOffer of places\u003c/span\u003eFollowing the assessment process, parents are notified of the outcome of their child\u0027s assessment at the end of November.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn awarding places, the Headmaster will take into account all the information that has been gathered during the assessment process, to reach one of three outcomes: no offer this time, a firm offer to join King\u0027s or a place on our reserve list. Each year more candidates qualify by their performance than the junior school has places to admit. Such candidates and others not quite ready are welcome to return as candidates in a subsequent year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing’s College Junior School does not have a sibling policy; each candidate gains their place on individual merit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003eAccepting a place at King\u0027s\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will need to confirm your acceptance of the place by returning the correct forms and paying a \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeposit of one half of a term\u0027s school fees. The deposit for pupils joining us in 2027 will be £5,065 for 7+ and 8+ candidates, and £5,402 for 9+ candidates\u003c/span\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003ePreparing to join King\u0027s\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003eAll pupils who have been offered a place to join the junior school will be invited for an induction day in the summer term, when they will meet their teachers and other children in their year. \u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"How to register","Text":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 2027 Entry\u003c/strong\u003e: Registrations are now closed. We are unable to accept late registrations: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 2028 Entry\u003c/strong\u003e: Registrations will open in January 2027. A link to our online registration form will be available here then.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen registration for 2028 entry opens, please complete the online registration form\u003cspan\u003e linked above, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand pay the appropriate registration fee*\u003c/span\u003e. O\u003cspan\u003ence we have received and processed your son\u0027s registration form, you will receive a confirmation by email from the admissions team. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA new registration must be completed and the registration fee paid every year a parent wishes their child to sit the assessments for the junior school. Parents must ensure they keep the school updated with any change of contact details or change of current school.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pupils at King’s must have the right to be resident and study in the United Kingdom. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that t\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe School does not sponsor pupils under the Child Student Visa Scheme\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your child has a physical disability, long-term medical condition or a diagnosed special educational need (or if you are in the process of exploring a SEND diagnosis), it is really important that you let us know as part of the registration process. We also strongly encourage such parents to visit the school and to speak to our learning enrichment team prior to registering their child for our assessment. In line with the Equality Act 2010 and the school\u0027s \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/bf23a034628f47ae89c5d3fb61883e2c\" href=\"/media/14982/admissions-policy_ws_august-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Admissions policy_WS_August 2026.pdf (3)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmissions Policy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/bf23a034628f47ae89c5d3fb61883e2c\" href=\"/media/14982/admissions-policy_ws_august-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Admissions policy_WS_August 2026.pdf (3)\"\u003e,\u003c/a\u003e applications are welcomed from all candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, disability or special educational need. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren are admitted into the junior school on the understanding that their parents intend them to move up to the senior school at the age of 11, subject to the usual entry requirements and the absence of unforeseen circumstances requiring a change of plan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c/span\u003eIf you are unsure about any of these details, please do not hesitate to contact the JS Admissions office on 020 8255 5336 or e-mail \u003ca href=\"mailto:jsadmissions@kcs.org.uk\"\u003ejsadmissions@kcs.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e where the staff will be happy to help.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*As per the terms and conditions, the registration fee is non-refundable. The only exception is where we are unable for any reason to accept your registration, in which case a refund of the fee will be made.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"Key dates","Text":"\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h3\"\u003eSeptember 2027 Entry\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see below for Key Dates for entry into King\u0027s College Junior School in September 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12:00pm (midday) on Friday 18 September 2026: deadline for submitting the registration form and fee.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eAny information outlining a physical disability, long-term medical condition or a specific learning need, such as a report from an educational psychologist or medical consultant (or information regarding an upcoming SEND assessment), must also be submitted by 18 September.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that it will not be possible for us to consider any information provided after this date for these entrance exams. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast week of September 2026\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eend\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of September preceding the written assessments, activity sessions and interview, we will write to the candidates\u0027 current Heads to inform them which of their pupils will be sitting our assessments.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday 9 October 2026\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003cbr /\u003eWritten assessment morning for 8+ exam candidates.\u003cbr /\u003eActivity afternoon and interviews for\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003eall\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003eoverseas and non-local candidates only.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 10 October 2026\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003cbr /\u003eWritten assessment morning for 7+ \u0026amp; 9+ exam candidates.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-October 2026\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003cbr /\u003eUnsuccessful 7+, 8+ and 9+ exam candidates notified by email.\u003cbr /\u003e7+, 8+ and 9 + exam candidates selected for interview and activity session notified by email with date and time of interview and logistical details for the activity session.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday 2 November 2026\u003c/strong\u003e:                           \u003cbr /\u003eSelected 7+, 8+ and 9+ candidates attend an activity sessions\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday 3 November - Tuesday 10 November 2026\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003cbr /\u003eSelected 7+, 8+ \u0026amp; 9+ exam candidates will be interviewed.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-November 2026\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003cbr /\u003eParents of all 7+,  8+ \u0026amp;  9+ candidates selected to attend activity sessions and interviews will be notified of the outcome. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate November / Early December 2026\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003cbr /\u003eSchool tour for 7+, 8+ and 9+ offer holders who have not yet visited the school.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd January 2027\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003cbr /\u003eAcceptance of place deadline. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e"},{"Title":"Specimen papers","Text":"\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7+ and 8+ Entry Assessments - Maths and English\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003e7+ and 8+ Maths Papers\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format of the maths assessment is the same for both 7+ and 8+ entry points. The tests are based on the Year 2 National Curriculum Syllabus for 7+ entry, and on the Year 3 National Curriculum syllabus for 8+ entry. Some extension questions are also available. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper is split into two sections and candidates will have 10-15 minutes for each section. At the end of the first section, there will be a short break whilst papers are collected the next paper is given out. It is not essential for candidates to answer every question; we will look at what each candidate has completed to gauge understanding.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two separate sections are:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection 1: Number work (10 minutes)\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eThis section will assess each candidate’s understanding of numbers. Candidates will use addition and subtraction skills in a variety of contexts at 7+ with some multiplication and division introduced at 8+. Candidates’ understanding of place value will also be tested. This section contains a combination of number problems and word problems.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection 2: Mathematical Reasoning (15 minutes)\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eThis section will require the candidates to explain their mathematical understanding. They will often need to give their answers using words and sentences. Spelling errors will not be marked down.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/a1e5a2cd5098480c9fc64ce425314c9e\" href=\"/media/15124/7plus-maths-specimen-paper-2027-entry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"7+ Maths Specimen Paper 2027 Entry.pdf (1)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7+ Maths Specimen Paper\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/5f777f7eeaab4e4089033443505af362\" href=\"/media/15122/8plus-maths-specimen-paper-2027-entry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"8+ Maths Specimen Paper.pdf\"\u003e8+ Maths Specimen Paper\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 h3\"\u003e7+ and 8+ English Papers\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 7+ and 8+ entry, candidates will sit an English comprehension and an English writing test. The tests are divided into two 20 or 25 minute sections, with a break between each paper. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the comprehension section, candidates should expect to answer questions on a passage of text. They will be invited to to recall and reflect on the information as a whole. The second section is a test of writing, where credit will be given for good spelling, punctuation and paragraphing, as well as imaginative and exciting use of vocabulary. Irrelevant answers or pre-learnt sentences will be penalised. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/5a9417e0d6724e408279695b92284e3b\" href=\"/media/1152/7-plus-english-specimen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"7-plus-english-specimen.pdf\"\u003e7+ English Specimen\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/fbf929a0587e4073bfb0f4999bd5df95\" href=\"/media/1154/8-plus-english-specimen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"8-plus-english-specimen.pdf\"\u003e8+ English Specimen\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9+ Entry Assessments - Maths and English\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 h3\"\u003e9+ Maths Paper\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9+ entry, candidates sit a 45-minute maths paper. The test is based on the Year 4 National Curriculum syllabus and will also contain some extension questions. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/3a395a4302604c058941221e81b5bbbc\" href=\"/media/1148/9-plus-maths-specimen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"9+ Maths\"\u003e9+ Maths Specimen\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4\"\u003e9+ English Paper\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 9+ entry, candidates will also sit a comprehension and a writing paper.  The sample papers below provide some example questions for both comprehension and writing papers for each entry point: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/982f081e90ea4ccd9f7920964ab9b244\" href=\"/media/9099/9plus-reading-paper-22-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"9+ Reading Paper 22-23.pdf\"\u003e9+ English Specimen Reading\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/e47ed890b8dd49e78a1ad6935aa7934d\" href=\"/media/1147/9-plus-english-specimen-writing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"9-plus-english-specimen-writing.pdf\"\u003e9+ English Specimen Writing\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7+, 8+ and 9+ Assessments - Listening and Reasoning\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll candidates will also sit a Listening and a Reasoning paper.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eListening Paper\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe listening test is approximately 25 minutes long and is played via speakers. All candidates hear the same recording. The test comprises a short listening exercise and a final section based on following the instructions heard in the recording.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReasoning Paper\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reasoning paper lasts around 20 minutes and will comprise both verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo sample listening and reasoning papers are available. However, there are many resources both online and in bookshops which will allow candidates to practice these skills. \u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"Co-education from September 2029","Text":"\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to be extending co-education throughout the King\u0027s community over the next decade.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGirls and boys will be admitted into the junior school in year 3 (known as transition) at 7+ from September 2029, and at 8+ and 9+ in subsequent years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are planning a new world-class campus for our junior school pupils on our site at The Downs, located seven minutes\u0027 walk away from our main site. This will be a modern, inclusive and welcoming space for all our pupils, and we look forward to welcoming girls as well as boys to this fantastic facility for the first time in 2029. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about our move to full co-education please click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca data-udi=\"umb://document/4fbf13831d6442688495ccfee0e2ef52\" href=\"/co-education-at-kings/\" title=\"Co-Education at King\u0027s\"\u003ehere.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"}]}}