The King's School (Chester)
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into The King's School (Chester)

Independent SchoolCheshire West and Chester, North West

Gender

Mixed

Founded

1541

Day Fees (per year)

£20,850

Admissions

Selective

Fees

Day Fees (per year)

£20,850

Leadership

Headmaster

George Hartley

Ages & Pupils

804

Total pupils

228

Sixth form

Qualifications Offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Admissions

Main Entry Points

Year 7

Open Days

October

Scholarships & Bursaries

Scholarship Types

Academic scholarshipsMusic scholarship

Bursary Support

Up to 100 per cent, plus allowances for uniform etc

Up to 100% fee remission

Exam Results

84%

GCSE Grades 9-7

60%

A-Level A*-A

85%

A-Level A*-B

Curriculum

Popular A-Level Subjects

PsychologyPhysicsPhysical Education/Sports StudiesMathematics (Further)MathematicsHistoryGovernment and PoliticsGeographyEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageEconomicsDrama and Theatre StudiesDesign and TechnologyComputer Studies/ComputingChemistryBusiness StudiesBiologyArt and Design

Popular GCSE Subjects

Religious StudiesPhysical Education/Sports StudiesMusicGeographyEconomicsDesign & TechnologyComputer Studies/ComputingClassical CivilisationBusiness StudiesArt & Design

Mobile Phone Policy

Mobile phones must be turned off and placed in lockers on arrival at school. Mobile phones are confiscated if seen by staff. If confiscated more than three times, parents have to come and collect the phone. Sixth formers are allowed to have phones but only when in the sixth form centre.

Linked Schools

The King's Infant and Junior Schools (Chester)

ISI Inspection

School Profile

School Size
804 pupilsSmall
Religious Character
C of E

Student Demographics

0.18%

EHCP

35.38%

SEN Support

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