Independent school · Hertfordshire
The King's School
- Ages 4–16
- Mixed
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 16 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Tue 19 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Thu 16 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 20 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Wed 19 Jul 2028 |
Admissions
- Foundation Class
- Year 7
The school accepts applications from members of the Christian community. Download and email the Enquiry Form; the Registrar arranges a meeting with the Headteacher and a tour. There is no entrance exam, but the child may spend a day or two in their year group and take benchmarking papers. New pupils accepted from Foundation Class to Year 10 (Year 10 case by case; not Year 11). Mid-year applications welcome.
Assessments
- One or two days in school with benchmarking papers
Open events
- Open Day, 9:30am until 12pm: Tue 2 Mar 2027
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 4–16
- Pupils
- 169
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Religious character
- Christian
- Phone
- 01582767566
- Address
- Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4DU
- Website
- thekingsschool.com
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.