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King's Chester is the one of the top independent, private day schools for boys and girls. It has Junior (preparatory), Senior and Sixth Form sections and takes pupils from Cheshire, Shropshire, the Wirral and North Wales. It consistently achieves somes of the best academic results in the area; offers academic bursaries; and is well known for its sports, rowing and music.
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Admissions & Fees

Admissions

Admission to the Junior school is by assessment. As a guide all tests will be related to:

  • Year 2 National Curriculum 7+ age
  • Year 3 National Curriculum 8+ age
  • Year 4 National Curriculum 9+ age
  • Year 5 National Curriculum 10+ age

The majority of children join the Junior School at 7 years old for Year 3 although there may be occasional places available for all years.

The tests are designed to assess potential as much as achievement. The assessment includes test in:

  • Mathematics/Reading/Reasoning/Written English
  • Play Activity Teacher/pupil Interaction

Entrance Assessments

Monday 23rd January 2012 for entrance into J1 (Year 3)

Saturday 28th January 2012 for entrance into J2 (Year 4), J3 (Year 5) and J4 (Year 6)

Download lists of exam information and topics for the different ages of entry

In order to register your child for the assessments please use the downloadable registration form or contact the Admissions Manager by post, telephone, fax or email:
address: The King's School, Chester, CH4 7QL
telephone: 01244 689553
fax: 01244 689501
e-mail: admissions@kingschester.co.uk

For 7+ (J1 entry) registration forms should be returned no later than 13th January 2012. For 8+ (J2), 9+ (J3) and 10+ (J4) entry registration forms should be returned no later than 20th January 2012.

We occasionally have spaces available in the current school year. Please contact the Admissions Manager for more information.

Arrange a visit

We would encourage everyone to come and visit the Junior school and feel for themselves its unique and dynamic atmosphere. We organise an open morning and "King for a Day" taster days.

Open Morning

The next open morning is on Saturday 13th October 2012, 9:30-12:00am. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the pupils and teachers and see all the facilities of The King's School.

Taster Afternoons

Junior School Taster Afternoons will be held on 4th November, 18th November and 2nd December 2011.

Fees

*Tuition fees per term: £2716
Lunches (compulsory) £220

It is the governors' policy to keep fees to a minimum while maintaining and, where appropriate, improving the school's standards and facilities. They are normally reviewed annually, with any change coming into effect from September, and are only subject to further increase in any one year if external factors cause costs to rise at a substantially higher rate than anticipated. Parents normally receive a term's notice of any increase.

*includes all stationery, textbooks, standard exam fees and personal accident insurance

Financial Assistance/Bursaries

Bursaries are available in the Senior School and Sixth Form.

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