Independent school · Cambridgeshire
King's College School
- Ages 4–14
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £4,332–£13,110/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Easter 1 | Thu 15 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Easter 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Wed 14 Apr 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Boarders | £13,110.00 |
| Chorister | £4,332.00 |
| Day Pupil (Years 3–8) | £8,466.00 |
| Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2) | £6,672.00 |
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- Reception
- 7+
- 8+
- 11+
Register with a non-refundable fee to join the year-group waiting list. Children are invited for an assessment (a 30-minute 1-to-1 for Reception; age-appropriate written English and maths from Year 1) and the school seeks a confidential reference. Places are offered first-come-first-served to those meeting requirements; parents have two weeks to accept.
Assessments
- 1-to-1 assessment (Reception)
- Written English and Maths (Year 1 and above)
- School reference and report
- Chorister audition (Year 4)
Open events
- Reception September 2027 assessment visit: Tuesday 13 October
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 4–14
- Pupils
- 381
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Phone
- 01223365814
- Address
- West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DN
- Website
- kcs.cambs.sch.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.