The King's School
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, North West · CH4 7QL
Founded in 1541, The King's School is a long-established Church of England independent school in Chester, educating around 804 pupils across its main school and a sizeable sixth form of 228. It admits boys and girls from age 11 and operates as a day school, with no boarding provision. Bursaries reach up to 100 per cent, alongside allowances for items such as uniform, and academic and music scholarships are available, opening the doors to families who might not otherwise consider an independent education.
804
Pupils
£20,850
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 804
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20
- Location
- Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, North West
- Website
- http://www.kingschester.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster George Hartley
Latest results
Attainment 8
19.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
84%
A-level A*-A
60%
A-level A*-B
85%
Teaching & academics
At A-level, 60 per cent of entries reach A*-A and 85 per cent A*-B, a strong showing that points to a confident, academically focused sixth form. The 9-7 figure of 84 per cent at GCSE underlines the same picture lower down the school. The curriculum is broad at every stage, with a notably wide A-level menu spanning the sciences, humanities, social sciences and creative subjects, and an EPQ option for those wanting to stretch beyond the timetable.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 228
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 35.38%
- EHC plans
- 0.18%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Music has a clear standing here, recognised through a dedicated music scholarship, while Physical Education and sports studies feature prominently at both GCSE and A-level. The mix of academic and creative subjects on offer suggests pupils are encouraged to develop interests across the board.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1541
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones must be turned off and placed in lockers on arrival at school. Mobile phones are confiscated if seen by staff. If confiscated more than three times, parents have to come and collect the phone. Sixth formers are allowed to have phones but only when in the sixth form centre.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,850
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Up to 100 per cent, plus allowances for uniform etc
Inspection reports
The last word
A historic Chester school with genuinely strong A-level outcomes and an unusually generous bursary scheme. Well suited to ambitious day pupils, whatever their family's means.
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The King's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The King's School located?
The King's School is located at Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7QL.
What type of school is The King's School?
The King's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend The King's School?
The King's School has approximately 804 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.