About the school
Kingston Grammar School offers 11+ entry to First Year (Year 7) and 16+ entry to Sixth Form/Year 12. Its 11+ admissions process includes written entrance assessments, a supporting reference, interviews for selected candidates, offers and an offer-holder event.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: 11+ entry: "Navigating the 11+ at KGS" on 24 September 2026, 6.45pm–7.30pm; Open Day 2026 (11+) on 26 September 2026, 9.30am–3pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | English, Mathematics |
📄 Free Kingston Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Places (Year 7) | 150 |
| Competition | approximately 800–900 candidates for 150 places |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 6 Nov 2026 |
For September 2027 entry, children should be in Year 6 when they sit the exam. Interviews: Tuesday 5 January 2027. Offers emailed: Friday 12 February 2027. Acceptance deadline: Wednesday 3 March 2027. The site also says registration for entry in September 2027 is now open. Open events listed include Navigating the 11+ at KGS on 24 September 2026 and Open Day 2026 (11+) on 26 September 2026.
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