About the school
Junior King’s is part of The King’s School Canterbury and says pupils can join from the term of their third birthday until Year 8. For Year 7 and Year 8 entrants, it may offer a through place to The King’s School, followed by transition to the Senior School in Year 9.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3–13 |
| Founded | 1541 |
| Headteacher | Andrew Murfin |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Junior School Open Morning: Saturday 10 October 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free The King's School Canterbury practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Junior King’s says parents may register their child at any stage, either before or after their visit. For children joining Year 7 or Year 8 at Junior King’s, a through place to The King’s School may be offered following a good performance in an entrance exam and a positive reference from their current school. The site also advertises an Open Morning for the Junior School on 2026-10-10.
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