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King's College School
Independent school · Cambridgeshire
| Address | West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–14 |
| Pupils | 381 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01223365814 |
| Website | https://www.kcs.cambs.sch.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Easter 1 | Thu 15 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Easter 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Wed 14 Apr 2027
Choristers stay on until Thu 22 Oct 2026; chorister dismissal Sun 4 Jul 2027. Terms end 12 noon; half terms begin at the end of the normal school day.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Boarders | £13,110.00 |
| Chorister | £4,332.00 |
| Day Pupil (Years 3-8) | £8,466.00 |
| Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2) | £6,672.00 |
From September 2026, per term inc VAT. Monthly payment available at no extra cost. Means-tested bursaries may be available for state primary pupils joining at Year 3.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Reception, 7+, 8+, 11+
Register with a non-refundable fee to join the year-group waiting list. Children are invited for an assessment (a 30-minute 1-to-1 for Reception; age-appropriate written English and maths from Year 1) and the school seeks a confidential reference. Places are offered first-come-first-served to those meeting requirements; parents have two weeks to accept.
- 1-to-1 assessment (Reception)
- Written English and Maths (Year 1 and above)
- School reference and report
- Chorister audition (Year 4)
Open events: Reception September 2027 assessment visit Tuesday 13 October
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.