Independent school · Gloucestershire
The King's School, Gloucester
- Ages 3–18
- Mixed
- £3,910–£9,500/term
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 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 |
| Trinity 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Fri 28 May 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Thu 6 Apr 2028 |
| Trinity 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Thu 25 May 2028 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Thu 6 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Tue 31 Aug 2027, Wed 1 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Fri 26 May 2028
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception (total termly fee) | £3,910.00 |
| Lower Transition (Year 1) and Upper Transition (Year 2) | £4,335.00 |
| Lower Preparatory (Year 3) | £5,275.00 |
| Upper Preparatory (Year 4) | £5,835.00 |
| Lower Shell (Year 5) | £6,260.00 |
| Upper Shell (Year 6) | £6,930.00 |
| First Form (Year 7) | £8,065.00 |
| Second Form (Year 8) and Third Form (Year 9) | £8,620.00 |
| Fourth Form (Year 10) to Upper Sixth (Year 13) | £9,500.00 |
Deposit: £500.00
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
- Year 7
Visit (Open Morning or private tour), register on the Admissions Portal and pay the registration fee, then attend a Taster Day. Junior applicants take low-key Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning assessments and an informal interview; Year 7 candidates sit the 11+ Entrance Assessment (Mathematics, English, Aptitude Tests) with an interview and school report. Places are confirmed on receipt of the acceptance form.
Assessments
- Junior: Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning assessments during a Taster Day, informal interview
- Year 7: 11+ Entrance Assessment (Mathematics, English, Aptitude Tests), interview, school report
Offers scholarships.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 3–18
- Pupils
- 709
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Phone
- 01452337337
- Address
- Pitt Street, Gloucester, GL1 2BG
- Website
- thekingsschool.co.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.