Kingston Grammar School 11+ Exam Guide

Kingston upon Thames · London

Bespoke test Paper-based

Information last verified 24 Sep 2026.

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 typeIndependent (fee-paying) · Co-educational
Sixth formYes

📅 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 / formatBespoke test
DeliveryPaper-based
Subjects testedEnglish, Mathematics

📄 Free Kingston Grammar School practice papers (PDF)

Admissions & catchment

CatchmentTo be confirmed
Places (Year 7)150
Competitionapproximately 800–900 candidates for 150 places

Key dates

Registration opensTo be confirmed
Registration deadline5 Oct 2026
Typical exam date6 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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