11+ entry

To be considered for admission to First Year (Year 7) in September 2027, children should be in Year 6 when they sit the exam. The entrance exam for 2027 entry will take place at KGS in November 2026.

Please visit our registration page for more information.

The entrance assessments consist of two papers: English (comprehension and creative writing), which lasts for 50 minutes, and Mathematics, also lasting 50 minutes. These papers are designed to align with age-appropriate National Curriculum levels.

There will be a break between papers, during which candidates can enjoy a drink and snack and have a toilet break before the second paper. 

Sample papers will be emailed once the child is fully registered to sit the exam.

If you require extra time and/or the use of a laptop in the entrance examinations, please indicate this on your registration form. A written recommendation from a Specialist Teacher or Educational Psychologist is required. This documentation must be received by the registration deadline. Our Head of Learning Support will review it and confirm any necessary examination concessions. It is important to note that exam concession requests are reviewed in line with the requirements of the ‘Joint Council for Qualifications’; they will only be awarded if the candidate would be granted the concessions in external formal exams.

As part of the admissions process, we will contact your child’s current Headteacher in advance of the entrance exam to request a confidential report supporting their application. Additionally, we request that you upload a copy of your child’s most recent school report to their admissions profile.

If you would like your child to be considered for a co-curricular scholarship (Art, Music, or Sport), a separate assessment is necessary. If you indicate your interest in a co-curricular scholarship on the registration form, the scholarship application will be made available to you in your online admissions checklist. These assessments will take place in November/December, and exact dates and timings will be confirmed closer to the date. The deadline for scholarship applications will coincide with the registration deadline. You can find further information on our Scholarships page.

Candidates who demonstrate potential in the written assessments will be invited for an interview. 

The interview is designed as a casual conversation, offering a chance to explore the candidate’s interests and hobbies, while fostering a friendly and engaging atmosphere. We strongly discourage interview coaching, as we prefer to observe the candidate’s authentic personality.

The interviews will take place at the School in January 2027.

Once all entrance and scholarship assessments are complete, we review each candidate’s performance in full, taking into account their exam or scholarship results, interview and school references.

Offers will be emailed in February 2027, and acceptances must be received by the first week of March.

If your child receives an offer, you will be invited to an event after the February half-term, exclusively for offer holders. Parents will have the opportunity to hear from members of our Senior Leadership Team along with current students and participate in a Q&A session. Your child will have the chance to meet other offer-holders and enjoy a fun taster lesson.

To secure your child’s place at KGS, a confirmation deposit of £2,000 is required. The deposit will be part of the general funds of the School until it is credited, without interest, to the final payment of the fees or other sums due to the School when your child leaves.