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The King's School, Gloucester
The King’s School, Gloucester selects Year 7 pupils through English, maths and aptitude assessment, interview and current schoolwork; late applications depend on places.
Independent school · Gloucester, Gloucestershire
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Meet the school
At a glance
Facts checked
- Entrance assessment
- English, Mathematics and aptitude tests, with interview, current schoolwork and current-school report.
- The King's School, Gloucester
- September 2027 11+ application
- Standard deadline: 14 October 2026; the school may consider late applications if places remain.
- The King's School, Gloucester
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships require a separate form and assessment; means-tested bursaries require a separate financial application.
- The King's School, Gloucester
Pitt Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2BG
Plan your approach
Entry information
For September 2027 entry
The King's School, Gloucester admits pupils to Year 7 through its 11+ Entrance Assessment in English, Mathematics and aptitude, plus interview, current schoolwork and school report. For September 2027, the standard application deadline was 14 October 2026 and the assessment is scheduled for 14 November; the school may consider late applications if places remain.
Entry stage: 11+ / Year 7
What the assessment covers
- English
- Mathematics
- aptitude tests
Assessment provider: CEM (aptitude familiarisation)
The admissions process
- Enquire and visit, then submit the school’s Registration Form through its online portal; the school states a £125 registration fee.
- Year 7 candidates sit English, Mathematics and aptitude assessments, bring current schoolwork, interview with staff and have a report requested from their current school; they are invited to a taster day.
- For September 2027, the standard 11+ application deadline was 14 October 2026 and the Entrance Assessment is scheduled for 14 November 2026. Ask Admissions about late applications if places remain.
- If applying for a scholarship, complete the separate Scholarship Form after registration; 11+ academic and co-curricular assessments have their own published dates. Families seeking a means-tested bursary indicate this on the Registration Form to receive the Bursary Application Form.
Read the official details: Admissions information from The King's School, Gloucester
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Official links for your shortlist
Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
From subjects to skills
Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.
Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.
English
A useful place to start
Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.
Build on it with Plusling
Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.
Start the 5-question English quizMaths
A useful place to start
Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.
Build on it with Plusling
Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.
Start the 5-question maths quizPrint, practise, build confidence
Printable practice for these subjects
Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.
English papers
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Maths papers
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Keep the practical steps clear
Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
Put the right dates in your diary
Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.
Check the assessment guidance
If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.
Check fees and financial support
Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.
Picture your child’s everyday life here.
An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:
- How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
- Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
- How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Know where to focus
Give their preparation a clear direction.
See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.
- Topic summaries and practice history
- Choose topics in Focus Practice
- Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Their next step starts here
Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.
Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.
Before you apply
- The standard 2027 application deadline has passed; contact Admissions to ask whether a late application can be considered.
- CEM’s linked familiarisation illustrates its aptitude assessment interface. The school publishes separate English and Mathematics assessment arrangements and sends specimen papers to candidates.
Plusling’s guide to The King's School, Gloucester is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- The King's School, Gloucester: school details Department for Education
- The King's School, Gloucester application portal The King's School, Gloucester
- Admissions process | The King's School, Gloucester The King's School, Gloucester
- Key dates for September 2027 entry | The King's School, Gloucester The King's School, Gloucester
- Scholarships and bursaries | The King's School, Gloucester The King's School, Gloucester
- CEM Select Familiarisation CEM Select
- The King's School, Gloucester registration form The King's School, Gloucester