Schools / Kingston Grammar School
Kingston Grammar School
- Independent school
- Co-educational
- Day
- Ages 11–19
- Founded 1561
- 1,006 pupils
Kingston Grammar School is an independent co-educational school in Kingston upon Thames, London. Entry to Year 7 is by the school's own examination in November of Year 6 — two 50-minute papers in English and mathematics based on the Key Stage 2 curriculum — with around 150 places and typically 800–900 candidates.
RegionLondon
DfE URN102619
The exam
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2027 entry
Set by Individual schools / small consortia (no board)
11+ entry (Year 7): the school's own examination in November of Year 6 - two 50-minute papers, English (comprehension and creative writing) and Mathematics, both based on the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Candidates who do well are interviewed in January; offers are made in February. Around 150 places, with typically 800-900 candidates.
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Route record: verified · Athena independents completion research 2026-10-28
2028 entry
Set by Individual schools / small consortia (no board)
11+ entry (Year 7): the school's own examination in November of Year 6 - two 50-minute papers, English (comprehension and creative writing) and Mathematics, both based on the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Candidates who do well are interviewed in January; offers are made in February. Around 150 places, with typically 800-900 candidates.
1038 published practice questions tagged for this exam
Route record: verified · Athena independents completion research 2026-10-28
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Key dates & preparation
2028 entry
Test: January of Year 6 — the school’s own examination day (a few schools test in November or December of Year 6)
Results: Outcomes follow the school’s published timetable, typically in the spring term of Year 6
Offers: February of Year 6 — the school publishes its offers to its own timetable (London day schools cluster around a mid-February offer point)
When to start preparing: Start preparing in the autumn term of Year 5 (the standing rule: about 18 months before the test).
General guidance: this follows the rule of thumb of starting about 18 months before the test. It is not the school's own published advice.
Source: official admissions information · checked 2026-10-28
2027 entry
Test: January of Year 6 — the school’s own examination day (a few schools test in November or December of Year 6)
Results: Outcomes follow the school’s published timetable, typically in the spring term of Year 6
Offers: February of Year 6 — the school publishes its offers to its own timetable (London day schools cluster around a mid-February offer point)
When to start preparing: Start preparing in the autumn term of Year 5 (the standing rule: about 18 months before the test).
General guidance: this follows the rule of thumb of starting about 18 months before the test. It is not the school's own published advice.
Source: official admissions information · checked 2026-10-28
Admissions rules
No catchment — open competition
There is no catchment area. Admission is by the school’s own assessment process (examinations and, usually, an interview); the school sets its own oversubscription criteria in its admissions policy — commonly the assessment result first, with sibling or other connections considered at some schools.
Read the school's admissions policy
Results & destinations
2025 results
GCSE: Over 90% of all grades at 7 to 9 (A*/A)
School-published
A level: Average point score per A level entry 50.31 (average grade A); 53.4% of A level students achieved AAB or higher
DfE performance tables
University destinations:
- 10% of leavers — Oxford or Cambridge — School-published standing statement: 'Around 10% of students gain places at Oxford or Cambridge each year' — approximate, not a single-cohort figure (places).
Source: official source · checked 2026-10-28 · official source · checked 2026-10-28
2024 results
A level: Average point score per A level entry 49.97 (average grade A)
DfE performance tables
Source: official source · checked 2026-10-28
Scholarships & bursaries
Schemes recorded from the school's own published information. A scholarship is a merit award; a bursary is means-tested. Values are shown exactly as the school states them — where a scheme is honorary, its stated value says so.
11+ entry
Academic Scholarship
ScholarshipAcademic
What is assessed: By invitation only: candidates achieving a high standard in the entrance examination are invited to return for scholarship assessments; all scholarship candidates are interviewed
When: Entrance examination in November; scholarship assessments after invitation
What it's worth: Value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: By invitation only
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Art Scholarship
ScholarshipArt
What is assessed: Digital folder of artwork submitted in advance; shortlisted candidates attend a practical workshop and bring a folder of work; selection on folder, workshop and interview; practical test per ISYB text
When: In-person assessment after shortlisting
What it's worth: Value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Music Scholarship
ScholarshipMusic
What is assessed: Video recording of a piece on main study submitted; shortlisted candidates invited to audition; guide standard Grade 5 at age 11, second instrument desirable
When: Auditions held in November
What it's worth: Plus free tuition on one instrument; fee value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Sport Scholarship
ScholarshipSport
What is assessed: Practical assessment for outstanding sporting potential
When: 11+ assessment cycle
What it's worth: Value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Fee Assistance (Bursary)
BursaryOther
What is assessed: Means-tested fee assistance determined by parents'/carers' financial circumstances including assets; contingent on satisfactory entrance examination performance; can be combined with a scholarship; awards granted at the start of a pupil's journey, with no further opportunities except at 16+
When: Register and indicate interest on registration form; late applications not considered
What it's worth: Up to 100% of fees, plus possible help with uniform, school lunches, essential academic trips and examination fees
How to apply: Register for entry and indicate interest in fee assistance on the registration form, then complete a short form
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
13+ entry
Academic Scholarship
ScholarshipAcademic
What is assessed: By invitation based on performance in the entrance examination; interviews follow
When: Entrance examination in January
What it's worth: Value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: By invitation only
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Art Scholarship
ScholarshipArt
What is assessed: Folder of work, practical test/workshop and interview
When: 13+ assessment cycle (exam in January)
What it's worth: Value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Music Scholarship
ScholarshipMusic
What is assessed: Video submission then audition for shortlisted candidates
When: Auditions in November
What it's worth: Plus free tuition on one instrument; fee value not stated
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Sport Scholarship
ScholarshipSport
What is assessed: Practical assessment
When: 13+ cycle
What it's worth: Value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
16+ entry
Academic Scholarship
ScholarshipAcademic
What is assessed: By invitation based on entrance performance; additional Academic Scholarships at 16+ awarded including to new entrants on outstanding GCSE results in August (school ISYB text)
When: On GCSE results in August / 16+ entry process
What it's worth: Value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: By invitation only / on GCSE results
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Art Scholarship
ScholarshipArt
What is assessed: Folder of work, practical test and interview
When: 16+ entry cycle
What it's worth: Value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Design & Technology Scholarship
ScholarshipOther
What is assessed: Interview and submission of a folder of work (16+ only)
When: 16+ entry cycle
What it's worth: Value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Drama Scholarship
ScholarshipDrama
What is assessed: Auditions and an interview (16+ only)
When: 16+ entry cycle
What it's worth: Value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Music Scholarship
ScholarshipMusic
What is assessed: Video submission then audition; guide standard Grade 7 at 16
When: Auditions in November
What it's worth: Plus free tuition on one instrument; fee value not stated
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Sport Scholarship
ScholarshipSport
What is assessed: Practical assessment
When: 16+ cycle
What it's worth: Value not stated on the school's published pages
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Fee Assistance (Bursary)
BursaryOther
What is assessed: Means-tested fee assistance at 16+ entry (the only later opportunity to apply after entry)
When: At 16+ registration
What it's worth: Up to 100% of fees, plus possible extras
How to apply: Indicate interest on registration form
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
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