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The King's School
Independent school · Cheshire West and Chester
| Address | Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7QL |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–19 |
| Pupils | 1170 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01244689500 |
| Website | http://www.kingschester.co.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027, Fri 9 Jul 2027
Half terms given as holiday dates; each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it. Senior School dates (King's School, Chester). Inductions: Wed 2 Sep (new staff, Removes and Lower Sixth new pupils), Mon 7 Sep (all Removes, Lower Sixth, chance entrants); term begins for all Tue 8 Sep. Senior School closed Fri 25 Sep with Saturday 26 Sep Open Morning attendance in lieu; Junior School & Willow Lodge closed Fri 9 Oct (Open Morning Sat 10 Oct). Senior closed Fri 15 Jan for entrance exams. School closed Easter Fri 26 / Mon 29 Mar and bank holiday 3 May. Terms end early (Senior midday 17 Dec, 11:30 2 Apr, 10.30am 8 Jul).
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Infants tuition (including VAT) | £4,615.00 |
| Infants lunches (compulsory) | £320.00 |
| Juniors tuition (including VAT) | £5,233.00 |
| Juniors lunches (compulsory) | £357.00 |
| Seniors tuition (including VAT) | £6,826.00 |
| Seniors lunches (compulsory) | £370.00 |
| Sixth Form tuition (including VAT) | £6,826.00 |
| Sixth Form lunches (compulsory) | £370.00 |
Fees include textbooks and standard exam fees. Bursaries available for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry (deadline Monday 28 September 2026 for September 2027).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Reception, Year 3, Year 7
Register online and pay the application fee at least a week before assessment. Reception (Willow Lodge): one-hour play-based assessment in January. Junior School (mainly Year 3): online verbal/non-verbal reasoning, maths and English tests plus classroom observation, held through the year. Senior School (Removes/Year 7): online Quest entrance test, 30-minute written English paper and short interview. Offers follow a reference; secure with acceptance form and deposit.
- Reception: play-based assessment
- Juniors: verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths, English
- Year 7: online test (English, Maths, Non-verbal Reasoning), written English paper, interview
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Wirral Minibus Service | Heswall, Neston, Parkgate Road | 07:30 |
| Ruthin Minibus Service | Ruthin, Cadole, Mold, Northop | 07:15 |
| St Asaph Minibus Service | St Asaph | 07:30 |
| Nantwich/Bunbury Minibus Service | Nantwich, Acton, Spurstow, Bunbury | 07:15 |
| Tarporley/Tarvin Minibus Service | Tarporley, Duddon, Tarvin | 07:30 |
Cost: Per term to/from stop: Wirral £385-£456; Ruthin £568-£605; St Asaph £605; Nantwich/Bunbury £600-£625; Tarporley/Tarvin £580-£600
Source: school transport 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.