Independent school · 11+ entry
King's College School Wimbledon 11+ admissions 2027
Key dates, published costs and school-life essentials for September 2027 entry.
- Entry point
- 11+, Year 7
- September entry
- 2027
- Applicants
- Boys
- Application route
- Direct to the school
- Address
- Southside, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 4TT
Application calendar
Key dates at a glance
School visits and application dates for 11+ entry in September 2027.
School visits
Optional visits. Booking is required; all times are London time.
Whole school open morning
Event endedDoors open 8:45am; closes 12:30pm (London time)
For 11+ and 13+: talks at 10:00am and 11:15am. Senior-school tours run from 9:20am, with the last tour at 12:00pm.
Booking required
11+ open evening
Upcoming4:45pm–6:45pm (London time)
For families with a child in Year 5 or Year 6 from September 2026. Includes a presentation and pupil-led tour.
Booking required
11+ forum
Upcoming9:20am–11:15am (London time)
For families with a boy in Year 6 from September 2026, considering Year 7 entry in September 2027. Meet the Head and Head of Lower School, and tour the school with current pupils.
Booking required
Musicians’ Afternoon
UpcomingCheck event times with King’s.
For boys in Year 5 or Year 6 from September 2026, interested in 11+ or 13+ entry. Meet music staff and scholars; participation in the rehearsal and concert is for orchestral instrumentalists at Grade 3 or above.
Booking required
Application dates
- Registration opensDate passedAdd to calendar
- Registration deadlineUpcomingAdd to calendar
- Bursary deadlineUpcomingAdd to calendar
- 11+ entrance examinationsUpcomingAdd to calendar
- Interview invitationsUpcomingAdd to calendar
- Interviews for selected candidatesUpcomingAdd to calendar
- Results emailedUpcomingAdd to calendar
- Deadline for accepting an offerUpcomingAdd to calendar
Entry process
How the 11+ process works
Apply directly to the school for Year 7.
Register directly with King’s
Submit the online form, supporting documents and registration fee.
Take the entrance tests
English, mathematics and verbal reasoning.
Attend an interview if invited
Selected candidates are invited after the written tests.
Receive the outcome
Results arrive by email. An offered place must be accepted by the published deadline.
Published costs
Costs and financial assistance
Published fees for the lower school (Years 7–8).
- Registration
- £210
- Including VAT; normally non-refundable.
- Acceptance deposit
- £5,502
- September 2027 entry; refund conditions apply.
- Lower-school tuition
- £11,004
- Per term, including VAT. Tuition for 2026–27. Fees for 2027–28 are not yet published.
Extras and fee assistance
Lunches and school coaches cost extra. Means-tested bursaries and a Pupil Premium registration-fee waiver are available.
Family fit
What King's publishes about school life
A few essentials about everyday school life, with links to the school’s published information.
School day
The formal lower-school day runs from 8:30am to 4:05pm.
Official sourcePastoral support
Morning form-tutor contact and a house system support lower-school pupils.
Official sourceTravel
The school publishes public-transport guidance and operates a school-coach network.
Official sourceClubs and activities
Extended lunch breaks on Tuesday and Thursday make time for clubs and societies.
Official sourceDecision Pack
What’s inside your Decision Pack
Go further with school-specific analysis, visit questions and a plan shaped around your family’s priorities.
16+ pages2027 entry edition
- English PDF, personalised to your priorities
- Free companion PDF in your chosen language
- Printable with a family action plan
Who is this for
2027 entry: Plan your application and school visits.
2028 entry: Explore King’s and prepare visit questions around your family’s priorities.
Admissions & key dates
Entry requirements, application stages and deadlines.
School life & family fit
Academic life, pastoral support, travel, activities and future pathways.
Costs & financial assistance
Published fees, additional costs and funding options.
Your family action plan
Research, school-visit and follow-up actions tailored to your priorities.