{"Base":{"Id":1275,"Url":"/admissions/senior-school/13plus","DocType":"admissionsGroupPage","NavigationTitle":"13+","MetaTitle":"Entry at 13 years old at King\u0027s College School","MetaDescription":"Each September, King\u0027s College School admits about 20 boys into year 9 at 13 years old. The following pages detail key dates and procedures for entry.","MetaKeywords":"13+, 13 plus, 13 years old entry point, Senior school places in London, Senior school entry in Wimbledon, Senior school","SocialMediaImage":"","HideFromSearchEngines":false},"Content":{"CarouselSlides":[{"Image":{"Url":"/media/3959/3c2a2687.jpg?anchor=center\u0026mode=crop\u0026width=1922\u0026height=1000\u0026meta=false\u0026rnd=133377804500000000","Alt":"Two King\u0027s Senior School students talk to their teacher outside"},"Title":"13+ entry","SubText":null,"Button":null}],"Breadcrumb":[{"Name":"Welcome","Url":"/"},{"Name":"Admissions","Url":"/admissions/"},{"Name":"Senior school","Url":"/admissions/senior-school/"}],"Intro":{"Title":"13+ entry","Text":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe are delighted that you are interested in your son joining King\u0027s College School and we hope you find the information on these pages helpful.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration is now open for 13+ entry in September 2029.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://kcs.openapply.com/apply\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\"\u003e13+ REGISTRATION FORM 2029 ENTRY\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr /\u003e"},"LeftColumn":"\u003cp\u003eKing’s College School, Wimbledon is a kind, inclusive and purposeful community where pupils’ exceptional success in public examinations makes King’s one of the world’s leading schools. 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 Mind, Spirit and Heart.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease explore the various sections available on this page for 13+ entry. If you have any additional questions, please do get in touch.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eEntry to King\u0027s at 13+ is via competitive tests and interviews which take place in December/January of year 6.  \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eI\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003et is not possible to apply for both 11+ and 13+ entry.  All children are assessed in year 6 and offers for both the 11+ and 13+ entry points are made in February\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e of year 6\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease explore the pages within this section of the website for more information on the application process, and for any further queries please do get in touch.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eContact\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCristina Hyde-Vaamonde\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTel: 020 8255 5342\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eEmail: \u003ca href=\"mailto:admissions@kcs.org.uk\"\u003eadmissions@kcs.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://kcsprospectus.org.uk/13plus/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\"\u003eVIEW PROSPECTUS \u0026amp; FAQs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","MenuTitle":"","InfoMenu":[{"Title":"Open events and visiting King\u0027s","Text":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13+ FORUMS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttending a 13+ forum is the ideal way for families  to visit us during a typical school day at King\u0027s and to experience the friendly atmosphere of the our community.  Our 13+ forums offer you the chance to meet the Head, Dr Anne Cotton, and our head of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003emiddle school (years 9-11),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003eMr Sam Young, in a small group, to find out more about life at King\u0027s. You will also have a tour of the school with some of our current pupils.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your son is in year 5 and is considering entry into King\u0027s for year 9 in September 2030, we warmly invite you to consider attending one of our forums later in the spring or summer term of 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther details, including booking forms, will be available here in the spring.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"prospectus and 13+ frequently asked questions","Text":"\u003cp\u003eExplore information about 13+ entry to King\u0027s, including key dates, bursaries, scholarships, travel information and more. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://kcsprospectus.org.uk/13plus/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\"\u003eview our prospectus and 13+ FAQs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"Entry process - 13+ entry in 2029","Text":"\u003ch4\u003eVisiting the school\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is likely that the first step you will take is to arrange to visit the school. We are always delighted to welcome you here and you will find the opportunities available for visits on the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/admissions/visiting-and-open-events\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Visiting and Open Events page\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evisiting and open events page\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEntry dates\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure of which is the correct year for your son to enter King’s, please check the entry dates below.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" style=\"width: 538px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88px; height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePupil’s date of birth\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97px; height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry date\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5938px; height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration opens\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 196.406px; height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration deadline\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 140.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88px; height: 140.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e Sept 2013\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003e– 31\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e August 2014\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97px; height: 140.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember 2027\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5938px; height: 140.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003en/a\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 196.406px; height: 140.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eregistration has closed\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88px; height: 94px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sept 2014\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– 31\u003c/span\u003e\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e August 2015\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97px; height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 2028\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5938px; height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003en/a\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 196.406px; height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eregistration has closed\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88px; height: 94px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e Sept 2015 – 31\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e August 2016\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97px; height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 2029\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5938px; height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e May 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 196.406px; height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c/sup\u003e November 2026 at 12 noon\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRegistration\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren will need to be registered as potential candidates for the entrance examinations by early November when they are in year 6. It is not necessary to register a long time in advance but do please be aware of the deadline. \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. The school does not sponsor pupils under the Child Student Visa Scheme.  In line with the Equality Act 2010 and the school\u0027s \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/13383/admissions-policy_ws_july-final-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmissions Policy\u003c/strong\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\u003eIt is not possible to apply for both 11+ and 13+ entry. The tests are taken on the same day in  December of year 6 and offers for each are made in February. Parents must decide by the registration deadline date, which route they wish to enter their son for.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe head teacher\u0027s reference\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short while after the registration deadline has passed, we will ask your son’s head teacher for a confidential reference.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe entrance examinations\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entrance examination (pre-test) takes place in  December when candidates are in year 6.  There are three examinations: English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning.  S\u003cspan\u003epecimens of the English and Mathematics exams are available on our website. \u003c/span\u003e We do not supply sample reasoning papers but these are readily available from booksellers. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn line with the Equality Act 2010, exam concessions may be available for candidates with a specific learning difficulty, disability, or long-term medical condition, or for candidates for whom English is an Additional Language.  Please follow this link for more information on the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/250f721caa20407587f44298212e2a35\" href=\"/media/14547/entrance-exam-concessions-policy_ss_june-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Entrance exam concessions policy_SS_June 2026.pdf (6)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance Exam Concessions policy\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverseas candidates\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverseas candidates \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill be required to travel to\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e King’s to sit our entry tests. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order to avoid unnecessary travel, overseas candidates will be interviewed at King\u0027s the day prior to the written tests.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDisability, Special Educational Needs, Medical Condition or English as an Additional Language\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn line with the Equality Act 2010 and the school\u0027s \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/13383/admissions-policy_ws_july-final-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmissions policy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e applications are welcomed from all candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, disability or special educational need.  If your son has any physical disability, long-term medical condition or specific learning difficulty you will need to let us know as part of the registration process.  Information about your son\u0027s first language will be asked for in the online registration form.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe examination outcome and interview\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early January you will be told whether or not your son has been invited back to be interviewed.  Most interviews will last for approximately 20 minutes and will cover a range of topics.  If your son is not offered an interview we will, sadly, not be taking his application forward.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConditional offers after interview\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the interviews there are three outcomes. In mid-February some parents will receive a letter making their son a conditional offer of a place in year 9. Others will unfortunately be told that we are not able to make an offer. A third group will receive the offer of a place on the waiting list.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe deposit\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January of year 7 we send letters asking you to confirm that King’s is your first choice of school by paying a \u003cspan\u003edeposit of one half of a term\u0027s school fees (currently  £5,970). \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTransferring to King’s from Year 8\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntry to year 9 at King’s, for all those holding conditional places, will be by means of two satisfactory head teacher’s reports: the first by the end of the summer term in year 7; the second by the end of the spring term in year 8.  Subject to a pupil’s progress and performance satisfying King’s requirements, we will confirm his offer of a place at King’s for entry into year 9 by the middle of May in year 8.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScholarships\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcademic scholarships will continue to be available for entry to King’s and further information will be sent to schools and parents of pupils still holding conditional offers, in September of year 8, by means of the King’s Scholarship brochure. Performance in the King’s scholarship exams will only be considered for the purposes of gaining an award and setting in relevant subjects.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Entrance\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a school continues to enter pupils for the Common Entrance Examinations we would be pleased to r\u003cspan\u003eeceive the results from their school\u003c/span\u003e. We will only use that information for the purposes of any relevant setting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSchools which no longer use the Common Entrance \u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would also be very pleased to receive the results of the schools’ internal assessments when they become available. We will only use that information for the purposes of any relevant setting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePreparing to join King’s\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll children who have been offered places are invited in for a familiarisation day in the summer term before entry. There is also an induction day before the beginning of the autumn term.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"How to register - 13+ entry in 2029","Text":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear 9 entry in September 2029\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistrations for September 2029 entry are now open:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://kcs.openapply.com/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\"\u003e 13+ registration form for 2029 entry\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo register your son for the entry assessments for a place at King\u0027s, please complete the online registration form linked above.  You will be asked to upload scans of the photo page of your son’s passport, a passport-style photo of your son, his end of year 5 report and brief outlines of his academic and co-curricular interests and achievements (maximum 100 words per section). \u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend that you have all the above information to hand before beginning\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will also be asked to make an online payment (by debit or credit card) of the \u003cstrong\u003eregistration fee of £210 (inclusive of VAT)*\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce we have received and processed your son\u0027s registration form, you will receive a confirmation email from the admissions team.\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. The school does not sponsor pupils under the Child Student Visa Scheme.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn line with the Equality Act 2010 and the school\u0027s \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/953d3caac70b48a3b45a3661a73c2d9f\" href=\"/media/14980/admissions-policy_ws_august-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Admissions policy_WS_August 2026.pdf (1)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmissions Policy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003ePlease note that it is not possible to apply for both 11+ and 13+ entry. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need further advice, please contact the admissions team: \u003ca href=\"mailto:admissions@kcs.org.uk\"\u003eadmissions@kcs.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e or 020 8255 5342.\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 - 13+ entry in 2029","Text":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor children born between 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e September 2015 and 31\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e August 2016.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" width=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 44px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"290\" style=\"height: 44px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration deadline\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 406.5px; height: 44px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c/sup\u003e November 2026 at 12noon\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 328.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBursary application deadline\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e November 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13+ entry tests\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 406.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e December 2026 (morning)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 328.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterview invitations emailed\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 406.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e January 2027\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 328.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterviews for selected candidates\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 406.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThursday 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e, Friday 15\u003csup\u003eth  \u003c/sup\u003eand Saturday 16\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;\"\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e \u003c/span\u003eJanuary 2027\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 328.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW197884457 BCX8\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197884457 BCX8\"\u003eResults emailed\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW197884457 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:300,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 406.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW254978763 BCX8\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254978763 BCX8\"\u003eFriday 12\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e February 2027\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 328.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitial acceptance of conditional place\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 406.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e March 2027\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 328.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeposit to confirm conditional place\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 406.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eearly  February 2028\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 328.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing’s academic scholarship examinations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 406.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 2029\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 328.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome day\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 406.5px; height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune 2029\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 328.5px; height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin the fourth form (year 9) at King’s\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCollege School\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 406.5px; height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember 2029\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e"},{"Title":"Late assessment - 13+ entry in 2027","Text":"\u003cp\u003eWe have introduced an additional opportunity for pupils to join King’s at 13+.  The next assessment will take place for those pupils who are in year 8 in the autumn term in 2026, whose date of birth falls between 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e September 2013 and 31\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e August 2014.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEligibility\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003eThe year 8 assessment will be available to:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePupils who did not sit the pre-test in year 6 or who sat the test but did not receive an offer, who have the full support of their head as a strong candidate to join King’s in year 9.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll those who have been placed on the waiting list after the pre-test in year 6. We will contact all waiting list candidates separately.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is important to note that our policy remains that any pupils who have taken the 11+ entrance test for King’s, but been unsuccessful,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cu\u003ewill not\u003c/u\u003e have an opportunity to take the 13+ assessment in year 8.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment details\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003eThere will be three age-appropriate written papers in English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning taken in late September of year 8, with interviews, if offered, in October.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Dates\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"width: 601px; border-color: Black;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 296.861px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistration open\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 280.139px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\u003csup\u003end\u003c/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003eMarch - 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e June 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 296.861px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead’s reference request \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 280.139px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e September 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 296.861px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear 8 written assessment at King’s \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 280.139px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e September 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 296.861px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten assessment results \u0026amp; invitations to interview for selected candidates \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 280.139px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\u003csup\u003end\u003c/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003eOctober 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 296.861px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterviews for selected candidates\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 280.139px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ew/c 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e October 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 296.861px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults emailed to parents   \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 280.139px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e October 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 296.861px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeposit to confirm place\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 280.139px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e November 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration for our year 8 assessment for 13+ entry in September 2027 has now closed.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"Scholarships at 13+ ","Text":"\u003ch4\u003eAcademic scholarships\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW220160323 BCX8\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220160323 BCX8\"\u003eUp to 8 academic scholarships may be awarded annually. The number will vary according to the quality of the candidates. Children must already hold the offer of a conditional place for entry to the fourth form (year 9) in the following September.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW220160323 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:300,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArt, Drama, Music and Sport scholarships\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW16486468 BCX8\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16486468 BCX8\"\u003eKing’s also awards scholarships in Art, Drama, Music and Sport to children who already hold a conditional offer of a place for entry to the fourth form (year 9) in the following September.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW16486468 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:300,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\"\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://isu.pub/Dakqf4X\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW16486468 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:300,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\"\u003eVIEW OUR 13+ 2027 SCHOLARSHIP BROCHURE\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/15187/13plus-art-scholarship-information-sheet-2027-entry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e13+ 2027 - Art scholarship information sheet \u0026amp; application form link\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/15185/13plus-drama-scholarship-information-sheet-2027-entry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13+ 2027 - Drama scholarship information sheet \u0026amp; application form link\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/15186/13plus-sport-scholarship-information-sheet-2027-entry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13+ 2027 - Sport scholarship information sheet \u0026amp; application form link\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/15188/13plus-music-scholarship-information-sheet-2027-entry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13+  2027 - Music scholarship information sheet\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/15184/13plus-music-scholarship-application-form-2027-entry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13+  2027 - Music scholarship application form\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have any questions, please email \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:admissions@kcs.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadmissions@kcs.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e or call 020 8255 5342\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},{"Title":"Specimen papers","Text":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese specimen papers are intended to give you a general idea of the format of the 11+ and 13+ entrance tests that will take place in December 2026. We do not supply sample verbal reasoning papers but these are readily available from booksellers.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/d46875ffa4d84df0aadaabb65e87d31d\" href=\"/media/14991/english-11plus-2027-13plus-pre-test-2029-specimen-paper.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"English 11+ 2027 13+ pre-test 2029 specimen paper.pdf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish 11+ \u0026amp; 13+ pre-test specimen paper for December 2026 exam\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/fc8418a25f7b4e459c6c7859525d5e65\" href=\"/media/14992/maths-a-11plus-2027-13plus-pre-test-2029-specimen-paper.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Maths A 11+ 2027 13+ pre-test 2029 specimen paper.pdf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaths A 11+ \u0026amp; 13+ pre-test specimen paper for December 2026 exam\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/b2a8c21b741f4e1e88f6f599ac652302\" href=\"/media/14993/maths-b-11plus-2027-13plus-pre-test-2029-specimen-paper.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Maths B 11+ 2027 13+ pre-test 2029 specimen paper.pdf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaths B 11+ \u0026amp; 13+ pre-test specimen paper for December 2026 exam\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"Co-education at 13+ from September 2035","Text":"\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 to year 9 (fourth form) of the senior school at 13+ from September 2035.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about our move to full co-education please click \u003ca data-udi=\"umb://document/4fbf13831d6442688495ccfee0e2ef52\" href=\"/co-education-at-kings/\" title=\"Co-Education at King\u0027s\"\u003ehere.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"}]}}