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King’s College School (Wimbledon) (KCS) 11 Plus (11+) Exam Guide

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  1. About King’s College School (Wimbledon)
  2. Key information for 2027 entry to King’s College School (Wimbledon) at 11 Plus (11+)
  3. Admissions information for 2027 entry to King’s College School (Wimbledon) at 11 Plus (11+)
  4. How can I register my child for the 11 Plus (11+) exam at King’s College School (Wimbledon)?
  5. What is the 11 Plus (11+) entrance exam format for King’s College School (Wimbledon)?
  6. How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus (11+) King’s College School (Wimbledon) exam

About King’s College School (Wimbledon)

King’s College School (Wimbledon) is an independent day school in London for 7 to 18-year-old boys with a co-educational sixth form. It was founded by royal charter in 1829 and initially based in Strand; today, it has put down its roots in Wimbledon and supports over 1,200 students including 100 girls in its Sixth Form.

The school boasts fantastic academic results with 97.7% of GCSE results being grades 9-7, 68.1% of students achieving an A* at A Level, and multiple students achieving top results for their International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). 

The school has also been highly reviewed by The Telegraph Independent Schools Guide, the Good Schools Guide, Tatler Schools Guide 2023, and Talk Education. As for its position in league tables, it has consistently been listed as the top boys’ and co-educational independent school in London since 2017 in The Sunday Times Parent Power. 

Moreover, King’s College School students have access to a host of great facilities such as outdoor sports areas, multiple halls including a concert hall, a theatre, boathouse, cricket pitch, and pavilion. They also have a great extra-curricular programme which offers extra-curricular activities like graphics, classics, tech, economics, theatre, creative writing, music, and sports clubs.

The school has been awarded the Investors In People Gold award, recognized as a South of England IIP Champion, and named a finalist for Gold Employer of the Year.

Key information for 2027 entry to King’s College School (Wimbledon) at 11 Plus (11+)

  • School type: independent school for boys with a co-educational sixth form 
  • Registration deadline: 12 noon, Monday 2 November 2026
  • 11+ Open Evening: Wednesday 23 September 2026
  • Bursary application deadline: Wednesday 18 November 2026
  • Scholarship assessments: sport: 19 November 2026 (initial) & 26 November 2026 (final); music auditions: 19 and 20 January 2027
  • Exam: Saturday 5 December 2026 (morning)
  • Interview invitations emailed: Monday 11 January 2027
  • Interviews: Thursday 14, Friday 15 and Saturday 16 January 2027
  • Results: emailed Friday 12 February 2027
  • Acceptance deadline: 12 noon, Wednesday 3 March 2027
  • Contact details: 020 8255 5349, [email protected] , www.kcs.org.uk

Admissions information for 2027 entry to King’s College School (Wimbledon) at 11 Plus (11+)

Online applications for Year 7 entry into King’s College School through the school’s website are available until late October 2026. 

The school recommends that prospective families attend their 11+ Open Evening in June 2026 to get a real sense of what school life is like at King’s College School. If you would like to apply for an academic, music or sports scholarship, you will need to fill out an application form through their website.

Notably, their sports scholarship is split into two stages: the initial stage 1 assessment is held in late November and the final stage 2 assessment is held in early December 2026. The music scholarship auditions are held in January 2027. They also offer bursaries which, if you are considering, you must apply for before their mid-November 2026 deadline.

The entrance examination will take place at King’s in early December 2026 and will consist of three exams (see section below for details). 

Overseas candidates who are based closer to Bangkok may be able to take their exam and interview at King’s Bangkok but all other overseas candidates must also travel to King’s London for the entrance process. Interviews will be held in mid-late January 2027.

Offers will be sent out in mid-February and unsuccessful candidates will also be notified at this time. You must accept your offer by the early March 2027 deadline by filling out the forms and submitting a deposit of £2,000.

How can I register my child for the 11 Plus (11+) exam at King’s College School (Wimbledon)?

To register your son for the entrance assessments, you as their parent/legal guardian must complete the online 11+ registration form on the King’s College School website. Registration for September 2027 entry opened on 20 May 2026 and closes at 12 noon on Monday 2 November 2026. 

You will be asked to upload the photo page of your son’s passport, a passport-style photograph, his end of Year 5 school report and short outlines of his academic and co-curricular interests, and to pay a registration fee of £210 including VAT. The school waives that fee for boys in receipt of Pupil Premium. Note that it is not possible to apply for both 11+ and 13+ entry – all boys are assessed in Year 6 and offers for both entry points are made in February. 

What is the 11 Plus (11+) entrance exam format for King’s College School (Wimbledon)?

The 11+ entrance exam for King’s College School consists of three tests:

  • English (standard format) (50 minutes)
    • Section A: comprehension (about 30 minutes)
    • Section B: creative writing (about 20 minutes)
  • Maths (standard format) (50 minutes)
    • Section A: short questions focusing on core KS2 maths skills (about 20 minutes)
    • Section B: long, multi-part questions focusing on problem solving (about 30 minutes)
  • Verbal Reasoning
    • Word-based problems testing logical thinking and understanding of the English language

How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus (11+) King’s College School (Wimbledon) exam

The most useful way to prepare for King’s College School’s 11+ entrance exam is to use practice tests to familiarise your child with the exam content and format.

These tests can help your child to build their confidence and improve their performance in the exam.

For King’s College School 11+ preparation, we recommend the following packs: 

King’s College School 11+ Practice Tests

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