Quick and detailed information for the 11+ exams in 2023-2024 of The King’s School Chester is provided below for 4+, 7+ and 11+ Parents' reference.
The King’s School Chester 11 Plus Exam Information
- Address:
- Juniors School: The Junior School, The King’s School, Chester, CH4 7QL
- Seniors & Sixth Form: The King’s School, Chester, CH4 7QL
- School Website: click here for more information
- Admissions Contact:
- Telephone: 01244 689553
- Email: [email protected]
- School Type: Co-education
- Total Number of Students in School: 1,045
- Number of Places available: Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.
- Open Days:
- Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.
- 4+, 7+ and 11+ Application Closing Date: This should be completed no later than one week before the assessment
- Exam Provider: CEM Select
- ISI Report: ISI Report | The King’s School Chester, London
The King’s School Chester 4+ Exam Dates
- Assessments are held each year in January and children should be over four and under seven by the following 1st of September. The assessment is an informal session, lasting approximately one hour.
The King’s School Chester 4+ Exam Styles
- The assessment is an informal session, lasting approximately one hour. At assessment day you have a chance to meet the school's fantastic team of Infant School teachers and short visit of school. Your child will have an hour of fun, play-based activities to assess them.
- For entry into Reception in September 2024, the play-based assessment will take place on Friday, January 19, 2024.
The King’s School Chester Junior School Exam Dates
- Parents can fill in a registration form and pay the application fee online. This should be completed no later than one week before the assessment.
- Junior School assessments take place throughout the year and your child will be invited into the Junior School for a test and to be observed in the classroom.
- After a reference from your child’s current school is received, you will be sent a letter from the Head of School offering your child a place at King’s Juniors.
- To secure your place we ask that the acceptance form and deposit are returned as soon as possible to the school.
The King’s School Chester Junior School Exam Styles
- All children will sit a written assessment in English, Maths, Reading and Non-Verbal Reasoning followed by an informal chat. The majority of questions will be based on the National Curriculum for their current age.
- As part of the assessment process, a reference will be requested from your child’s current school or health professional.
11+ Exam Dates
- Parents can fill in a registration form and pay the application fee online. This should be completed no later than one week before the assessment.
- For entry into Removes (Year 7) in September 2024, the Entrance Exam will take place on Friday, January 19, 2024.
- After a reference from your child’s school is received, you will be sent a letter from the Head of School offering your child a place.
11+ Exam Styles
- Exam Format — The examination format includes the school's proprietary exam and CEM Select.
- Types of Exams:
- 1. English
- 2. Mathematics
- 3. CEM Select (comprising verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and numerical reasoning)
- Exam Durations:- 60 minutes (CEM Select)
- 45 minutes (Mathematics)
- 30 minutes (English) - Passing Criteria — There is no predetermined pass mark for the admission test. Upon completing the test, all candidates will receive a score adjusted for age and standardized.
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School Catchment Area Criteria: Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.
School Fee:
- Infants: Tuition per term: £3,557 Lunches per term (compulsory): £277
- Juniors: Tuition fees per term: £4,032* Lunches per term (compulsory): £308
- Seniors: Tuition fees per term: £5,260* Lunches per term (compulsory): £319
- Sixth Form:Tuition fees per term: £5,260* Lunches (compulsory) £319 *includes all stationery, textbooks, and standard exam fees.
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