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The King's School, Chester

SeniorCo EdAges 7–18Day988 pupils
Day fees
£13,362
How competitive entry is
School Own Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
988
Founded
1548
Next deadline
Open day: Sat, 26 Sept 2026
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
72.2/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes72
Destinations & outcomes72
Future-readiness62
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add64
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

Headmaster of The King's School Chester since September 2017. Previously Principal of Elizabeth College Guernsey (2009–2017) and Head of Sixth Form at Berkhamsted School (2003–2009). Earlier career at Highgate and Eton. Read Geography at St Catharine's College, Cambridge. Geography, St Catharine's College Cambridge

Latest exam results

85%
A-level A*–A
96%
GCSE 9–7
5%
Oxbridge offer rate
9%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

5%
to Oxbridge (2025)
9%
to Russell Group
20252024202320222021
Cohort110100115105
Oxbridge5137
Russell Group108119
US Ivy00100
Medicine56115
Top universities (2025)
[{"name": "Durham University"

Recent coverage

In 2026, The King's School, Chester has celebrated numerous achievements including hosting the MCC and organizing a Junior Army Camp for the Combined Cadet Force. The school also marked Outdoor Classroom Day and held a successful Willow Lodge Sports Day. Notable events featured visits from award-winning authors and career talks by alumni such as Charlotte Seddon (OKS 2011) and Dr. Natalie Kenny, highlighting the school's strong community spirit and commitment to diverse educational opportunities.

Notable alumni

John Prescott (former Deputy Prime Minister)Sir Philip Sidney (poet and courtier)Sir Peter Bazalgette (media executive)Sir John Bradbury (civil servant)Sir John Ratcliffe (politician)
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Application timeline

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Open dayConfirmed
Sat, 26 Sept 2026Senior Open Day
Registration opensNot published
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Registration closesNot published
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Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentNot published
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InterviewNot published
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OffersNot published
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Acceptance deadlineNot published
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Open events

Taster DayNext week
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
10:00 am
Year 5 Activity Day
Sixth Form Open
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
10:00 am
Sixth Form Open Day
Open Day
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
10:00 am
Senior Open Day
Open Day
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
10:00 am
Infant and Junior Open Day

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Talks & tasters

Fri, 19 Jun 2026Year 5 Activity DayTaster Day
Sat, 19 Sept 2026Sixth Form Open DaySixth Form Open

Fees

£13,362per year · Day · 2025-26
VAT-inclusive estimate £13,362VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £105,537
vs London avg (£24,000)44% below
By entry point · 2025-26
reception£13,362
7+£15,150
11+£19,764
16+£19,764
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Inspection

Isi 1 Sept 2025

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Term dates 2025-26

autumn4 Sept 202517 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring6 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer16 Apr 20268 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026

Questions parents ask

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How does admissions work?+

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Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

5 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 01244 689553 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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