SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year we offer scholarships to pupils demonstrating
outstanding ability in their chosen field.
SCHOLARSHIPS AT KING’S
Scholarships are awarded during the admissions process to recognise talented pupils who show great promise in a particular area of school life. Scholars are expected to act as role models in their fields of interest.
Scholarship entries for 2026 are now open. Dates for 2026 entry are listed below.
Scholarships – A Guide for Parents
“This is a happy, nurturing school with a wide range of opportunities there for the taking, whatever your child’s interests and abilities.”
KING’S COLLEGE PREP
11+ (for entry into year 7)
We award a number of Academic, Drama, Music and Sports Scholarships each year for entry into Year 7.
The value of the awards are retained on entry into King’s College subject to the normal annual review process, although award holders are expected to enter for the relevant scholarship tests at 13+.
Application forms will be provided once the King’s College Registration Form has been completed.
11+ Scholarship Dates
Thursday 9 October 2025 – Academic/Music/Art/Drama/DT
Saturday 11 October 2025 – Sport
KING’S COLLEGE
13+ (for entry into year 9)
We award a number of awards to candidates who are about to enter the College in Year 9 (13+). These awards recognise excellence and potential in a range of areas.
Scholarships offered include Academic, Music, Sport, Art, Drama & Performing Arts (including technical theatre) and Design Technology.
All 13+ scholarship testing takes place during the Michaelmas Term (Autumn) and the Lent Term (Spring).
Application forms will be provided once the King’s College Registration Form has been completed.
13+ Scholarship Dates
Friday 7 November 2025 – Sport (first round)
Monday 2 March 2026 – Academic (Monday to Tuesday)
Thursday 5 March 2026 – Sport
Friday 6 March 2026 – Music/DT/Art/Drama/Performing Arts
KING’S COLLEGE
16+ (for entry into Lower Sixth)
Our Sixth Form (16+) awards recognise excellence and potential in a range of areas. All awards are made on the basis of open competition, and carry clear expectations of involvement and achievement.
There are several Sixth Form Scholarships available including Academic, Music, Sport, Art, Drama (including Performing Arts) and Design Technology.
16+ Scholarship Dates
Tuesday 14 October 2025 – Academic
Wednesday 15 October 2025 – Music/Art/Drama/DT
Thursday 16 October 2025 – Sport
Second Round
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Wednesday 25 March 2026
The Somerset Scholarship
The Scholarship provides one day pupil from the area with a fully funded place to pursue their Sixth Form studies at King’s College.
Candidates are interviewed, sit the school’s own scholarship paper and take a verbal reasoning test. Great emphasis will be placed on academic promise and intellectual curiosity.
We work with state-funded schools within the local area to find suitable candidates for this scholarship. You can find out more about this scholarship by emailing [email protected]
Our Admissions team is happy to answer any questions – please get in touch.
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