To apply for Sixth Form, please complete the online application form and pay the application fee to the address at the bottom of the form. Printed application forms can be obtained from the website or from the Admissions Manager on 01244 689553. We hope you will be able to attend our information evenings and we will be delighted to arrange a taster day for your child.
Interviews for entry in September 2025 will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
A minimum of seven GCSEs are required, four of which need to be grade 7 and three at grade 6 or above.
Grade 7 or above in the four subjects that will be studied at A Level.
Grade 8 in Maths needed for Maths and Further Maths (grade 9 preferred to study Further Maths).
Grade 8 preferred in Biology, Chemistry and Physics to study these at A Level.
Grade 7 in Maths required to study any Science
Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English Language.
An interview with a senior member of staff.
A satisfactory report or reference from the pupil's current school.
2024/25
3 Direct Debits per term
Termly
Yearly
Sixth Form
£1,839
£5,518
£16,554
From January 2025, VAT of 15% will be added to all fees. The school has committed to passing on only 15% of the government's VAT charge in 2025.
Lunches are charged at £343 per term and are collected by direct debit alongside the fees. VAT is not applied to lunches.
Fees are reviewed in the summer term for the following year.
One of the most successful ways to see if King’s is the right choice for your child is for them to spend a Taster Day at the school, where they will take part in lessons and activities alongside current students. We can also arrange bespoke parent tours of King’s Sixth Form and all other areas of the school.
Please contact our Admissions Department to find out more.
Interviews for entry in Sixth Form in September 2025 will take place on December 5, 2024.
We have a limited number of bursaries available for Sixth Form students who meet our entrance criteria. In most cases bursaries are only considered for families with a gross income below £60,000. The process will begin with the completion of a financial assessment form which will be assessed by an external company, including a home visit and an interview. Their report will then be reviewed by an internal bursary review panel who will make the final decision on whether a bursary will be awarded, and at what level. Please request a bursary application form from the Admissions Manager on: 01244 689553.
For more information on bursaries, please see our “Helping with Fees” booklet. Bursary applications must be received by November 25, 2024.
Sixth Form Scholarships and Awards (for current and new pupils in September 2024, awarded at various times from December 2023 onwards).
There are several scholarship opportunities for Sixth Form study at King’s:
Investec Scholarship worth £1,000 – this is awarded in the autumn of a student’s Fifth Year (Year 11) and is based on a competitive exam.
McAlpine Award of £1,000 for an outstanding engineer –this is awarded during the Lower or Upper Sixth year and is based on a competitive interview.
The Keith Oates Scholarship worth £1,000 for an outstanding Economist – this is awarded during the Lower or Upper Sixth year and is based on a competitive interview.
Up to four King’s Scholarships worth up to £1,000 for pupils joining the Sixth Form from other schools – these are awarded in the December prior to starting King’s the following September. They are awarded after interviews and predicted grades and are conditional on gaining eight grade 7-8 (A*/A) GCSEs.
Up to five King’s Scholarships worth £500 for pupils joining the Sixth Form from King’s Fifth Year (Year 11) – these are awarded in the November prior to starting King’s the following September. Students will be invited to apply further to mock examinations and are conditional on gaining eight grade 7-8 (A*/A) GCSEs.
For more information on bursaries or scholarships, please see the “Helping with Fees” booklet on the website.
If you require any further information or advice please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Manager on: 01244 689553 or email: admissions@kingschester.co.uk, alternatively you can visit our website: www.kingschester.co.uk
