Admissions Process
Nursery and the Pre-Prep Department (3-7 years)
Boys and girls can enter our Nursery Department in the term of their third birthday on either a part or full time basis. We accept Government Nursery Scheme Vouchers for 15 hours’ free entitlement and for further information on how this initiative works with Junior King’s, please click here. There is an additional intake in the September after their fourth birthday when they can join a Reception class full time. Entry into Year 1 or Year 2 is often possible but will depend on the availability of places.
(7-13 years)
Children can join the Prep School at any point from Year 3 onwards. Most pupils join the school at the start of the academic year in September but entry at other times may be possible.
(11-18 years)
For pupils whose school finishes at Year 6, Junior King’s and The King’s School can offer a ‘through place’ following a good performance in an entrance exam and a positive reference from their current school. This offer encompasses Years 7 and 8 at Junior King’s, which is then followed by entry to The King’s School in Year 9.
Depending on the availability of places, entry into Year 8 at 12+ may also be possible.
Please click the panel to the right for our Admissions Process.
Registrar: Mr Simon Bird
registrar@junior-kings.co.uk
+44 (0)1227 714019
Admissions Process
Stage 1: If you have an enquiry, please contact our Registrar, Simon Bird by phone +44 (0)1227 714019 or email registrar@junior-kings.co.uk.
Stage 2: You will be invited to visit the school for a tour with the Registrar and meet the Head.
Stage 3: Parents may register their child at any stage, either before or after their visit. Please complete and return the Registration Form, together with the £100 registration fee. Your son or daughter’s name will then be added to the provisional entry list for the relevant term and year. The deadline for registration is November 2023 (for September 2024 entry).
Stage 4: Children attend an Assessment/Taster Day.
Stage 5: If the assessment has been successful, a formal offer of a place is made. Parents should respond by accepting the place in writing and paying the acceptance deposit.
Stage 6: Once the acceptance deposit has been paid and the place confirmed, further information will be sent out in the term preceding entry. Children will also be invited to spend another day or part day in school in order to meet their new class and teachers.
Admissions procedure for overseas applicants
Parents should apply for a place as above but should note that entry tests can be arranged at a British Council Centre if easier. An interview online will be conducted when pupils are unable to visit the school. The school is able to offer extra English support for those for whom English is not a first language. These lessons are at an additional cost to the school fee.
For further details about our Admissions process, please refer to our Admissions Policy.