King’s College Lower School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information >> 2021/2022 Entry

Introduction

King’s College School, also known as KCS, King’s and KCS Wimbledon, is a boys’ independent school in Wimbledon, southwest London. It was founded in 1829 and has been recognised for its progressive curriculum very early on. Both historically and in recent years, KCS is frequently featured among the top-performing schools nationally. [1]

Flourishing at all levels, students acquire strong qualifications across a range of disciplines, mainly thanks to the varied curriculum, delivered in an effective and engaging manner by highly-qualified staff. Subject areas range from English, PSHE and computer science to MFL, design and Latin, enabling children to familiarise themselves with the natural and social processes that shape life.

King’s co-curricular programme includes a number of intellectually, physically and aesthetically stimulating activities, mainly delivered through a variety of clubs and societies such as rowing, Greek club, art, Philosophy Society, tennis, Artificial Intelligence and Japanese Club. These and many other pursuits on offer encourage learning beyond the classroom environment and maximise each boy’s leadership, time management and organisation skills for the benefit of their current (and future) academic and non-academic development. [2]

Pastorally, the school’s educational philosophy is rooted in individualised and personalised care for each member of the vibrant community. In this way, KCS aims to boost the moral awareness and sense of responsibility of all students, comprehensively preparing them for the unpredictable nature of life’s events. [3]

Committed to ensuring that the learning environment is pervaded by a spirit of friendliness and acceptance, KCS has developed an equality and diversity action plan which aims encourage the abolishment of all types of discrimination. Accordingly, the school’s enrichment programme now features Afro-Caribbean Society, which provides black students with a safe space where they can discuss their racial experience and the impact of biocultural differences, as well as celebrate the richness of their background. [4]

King’s College School, Wimbledon, 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information

Address: Southside, Wimbledon Common, SW19 4TT

County: Greater London

Admissions info: lowerschooladmissions@kcs.org.uk or 020 8255 5329

School type: Boys’ independent day school

Number of students: 850 (approx.)

Open Day date: In the Spring and Autumn terms

King’s College 11+ Exam date: 3 and 4 December 2021

Open Events for King’s College School, Wimbledon, 11 Plus (11+) Entry

KCS hosts Open Events, School Tours and 11+ Forums, allowing prospective families to learn more about the school’s offering through meetings with staff and current pupils. Tours of facilities will familiarise your child with the wealth of the available curricular and co-curricular activities. Please click here to learn more.

King’s College School, Wimbledon, 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

Boys will need to be registered for the entrance examinations by the deadline in early November, when they are in Year 6 at their current school. The registration fee is £150.

They will sit entrance examinations in December of the year preceding entry. Candidates who perform successfully will then be invited to interviews (in January). Following the interviews, some candidates will be offered places for entry in September. Offers are made in mid-February.

Please note that acceptance of places includes a payment of a £2000 deposit.

King’s College School, Wimbledon, 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

The school offers Rogers and Cayley Academic Scholarships to applicants who perform exceptionally well in the entrance examinations. Separate applications for these awards are not required. 

Music Scholarships are also available. They are valued at £400 of the school fees and include free instrumental tuition on two instruments.

Sports Scholarships are worth £400 per annum and Sport exhibitions are worth £200. The deadline for applications is in mid-November of the year preceding entry.

Means-tested bursaries are offered to families in financial need. Under certain circumstances, these can be worth 100% of fees. 

Bursaries are reassessed annually and may vary in value, depending on any changes in your financial circumstances. Please note that the evaluation process will include a home visit. More details are available here.