Kingswood House School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

Kingswood House School is an independent day school founded in 1899, which moved to its present site in 1920. The school became co-educational in September 2021 and is established as a charitable educational trust, overseen by a board of governors. It welcomes pupils from lower prep (Reception to Year 4) through upper prep (Years 5 to 8) and into seniors (Years 9 to 11). The school has seen a major development of its site, including new teaching accommodation, a design and technology suite, a drama studio, music recording facilities, a refurbished science laboratory, and a re-laid all-weather pitch. It aims to create a strong partnership between parents, pupils and staff, supporting each child in becoming confident, respectful, tolerant and compassionate, and well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils come from a range of social, cultural and professional backgrounds. The school identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those for whom English is an additional language, and those who are more able or have particular talents in sport and the creative arts, ensuring the curriculum and extra-curricular provision meets a wide variety of needs.

Mobile phones, smart watches and electronic games are not allowed in school except in exceptional circumstances and with express permission of the head. Years 3-6: must be signed into school office. Years 7-10: placed in locker. Year 11: may keep in bag/pocket on silent, used only in common room during breaks. Breach requires phone handed to form teacher each morning; second breach requires phone handed to divisional head each morning until end of term.