King's College School Wimbledon 11 plus guide

About King's College School

King’s College School Wimbledon, known as both KCS and King's, is a private day school in southwest London. Boys aged 11–18 are welcomed to the senior school, with girls accepted to the sixth form. KCS Wimbledon frequently tops national league tables for outsanding exam results.

Pupils at King’s enjoy a fulfilling co-curricular programme. Extended lunch breaks on Tuesdays and Thursdays and no timetabled subjects on Friday afternoons allow pupils to join a myriad of activities. Music, sport and drama are all strong, and outdoor pursuits include the CCF and Duke of Edinburgh Award. Pupils get involved in weekly community projects and enjoy partnership activities with over 20 state schools.

King's has an excellent record of achieving university success. Popular destinations in the UK include Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group universities. Many students are also offered places at top North American destinations including Brown, Harvard, and Yale.

• Headteacher: Dr Anne Cotton

• Address: King’s College School, Southside, Wimbledon Common, London SW19 4TT

• London borough: Merton

• Age range and gender: 11–18 (boys 11–18, girls 16–18)

• Number of pupils: 1,100+

• National league table rank (Sunday Times Parent Power): 3

• A level results: 99.3% A*–B

• GCSE results: 97.7% 9–7

King's College School 11+ admissions process

If you're thinking about applying for KCS Wimbledon, we recommend talking to your child's teacher first. King's is a highly selective and competitive school, with around 10 applicants per place. Children who are offered places are normally working at the very top ability range in their year group.

1. Visit the school

It's always best to visit schools before submitting your child's application. King's College School holds regular open events, which are a great way to get a feel for school life.

Opportunities for parents interested in 11+ entry include whole school open mornings, 11+ open evenings, and 11+ forums. Find out more on the school website.

2. Register for Year 7 entry

To begin your child's application for entry at 11 plus, complete the online registration form before 30th October when they are in Year 6.

You will also need to upload scans of your son's passport, a photograph of your son, his end of Year 5 report and a brief outline of his academic and co-curricular interests and achievements. You'll need to pay a registration payment of £150, which is non-refundable.

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