King’s College School, Wimbledon

Wimbledon  I    1,500 pupils    I    7-18 year olds (boys) & 16-18 year olds (girls)

King’s College School, Wimbledon is an outstanding independent day school for pupils aged 7–18 (boys) and 16–18 (girls), located in a leafy and peaceful part of London, on the south side of Wimbledon Common.

King’s is a kind and inclusive community, where pupils’ exceptional academic success places it among the world’s leading schools. Founded by Royal Charter in 1829, its heritage is rooted in intellectual endeavour and a progressive spirit. Going beyond academic excellence, a King’s education focuses on the whole person and their future. Looking outwards to the world beyond school and life at 25, King’s equips pupils with the skills and values to live fulfilled and purposeful lives and to make a positive impact in their communities. A holistic education of mind, spirit and heart, alongside an excellent futures programme, blends academic achievement with compassion, creativity and global awareness.

MIND

King’s pupils pursue academic excellence in a fun, kind and caring environment. A culture of intellectual curiosity, courage and creativity fosters strong habits of mind.

Pupils consistently achieve outstanding GCSE, IGCSE, A level and International Baccalaureate (IB) results, placing King’s among the highest-performing independent day schools in the country.

The school continuously strengthens opportunities for pupils’ intellectual development as essential preparation for the world beyond school. Enrichment takes many forms, including the King’s Essay, Rossetti Day, Curiosity Day and the summer enrichment programme, World Beyond Week, global entrepreneurship initiatives, the Enlightening Minds lecture series, and talks by sector specialists.

SPIRIT

King’s pupils grow strong in spirit, in their shared values and in their qualities of character, as they prepare to make a positive impact beyond school. Kindness, respect and support for one another are central to the King’s ethos, with each pupil feeling a strong sense of belonging. Outstanding pastoral care is central to this success.

Each pupil’s wellbeing is supported by a comprehensive and dedicated pastoral team, including a tutor or form teacher, head of house or year, full-time medical team, counsellors, learning enrichment team, chaplain, and equality, diversity and inclusivity mentors. The team works closely with families to develop pupils’ values, sense of responsibility, self-reliance and awareness of themselves in relation to others and the wider community.

From year 9, pupils join a ‘vertical’ tutor group with pupils from older year groups, and the tutor remains with them for the rest of their time at the school. This continuity enables tutors to provide sustained guidance and to write detailed references, supporting pupils and their families in making important decisions.

HEART

Through an extensive co-curricular programme, pupils develop purpose and passions that matter to them as individuals and are inspired to forge their own pathways with courage and determination.

There are more than 150 activities, clubs and societies. Such is their importance that extended lunch breaks support participation, and every Friday afternoon is devoted to them. Pupils engage actively, broadening horizons and embracing new challenges. Activities include cultural and creative pursuits, adventurous and physical challenges, and service to others. Many are pupil-led, developing leadership, time management and organisational skills. One of the defining features of King’s is its community projects programme, through which more than 450 pupils and 65 teachers volunteer each week across over 50 initiatives with charities and partner schools.

LIFE AT 25

King’s offers pupils excellent preparation to create their futures and make a positive impact in the world beyond school. The school looks to life at 25, encouraging each individual to realise their potential, connect with the wider world and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

The Futures department includes a dedicated hub for careers, innovation and entrepreneurship, offering workshops, speaker events and real-world learning through digital media, podcasting and the King’s Business School (summer programme), alongside collaboration with partner schools globally.

BURSARIES

King’s remains committed to widening access through its bursary programme. Thanks to the generosity of families and donors, financial support is available for eligible applicants to the senior school. Awards can cover up to 100 per cent of fees, with additional support available for uniform, lunches and equipment.

OPEN EVENTS

Families are warmly invited to attend one of the many open events, or to contact the admissions team, who will be pleased to answer questions and support families through the admissions process.

Tel: 020 8255 5300 | admissions@kcs.org.uk | kcs.org.uk

CO-EDUCATION AT KING’S

King’s will become a fully co-educational community over the next decade, through a carefully sequenced transition. Pupils will join the junior school from year 3 in 2029, and the senior school from year 7 in 2033.

The sixth form has been successfully co-educational for over 15 years, and the move to full co-education reflects a longstanding ambition to widen access to all pupils who will flourish at the school.

The campus will be enhanced in the coming years, including a new purpose-built junior school (opening in 2029) and further development of facilities on the main site, strengthening academic, pastoral and co-curricular provision.

More information can be found on our website

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