The King's School, Chester

The School was founded AD 1541 by King Henry VIII, in conjunction with the Cathedral Church of Chester. It was reorganised under the Endowed Schools Act in 1873, and by subsequent schemes of the Ministry of Education. The School is now Independent. The aim of the School is to prepare pupils for admission to Universities and the professions, and at the same time provide a liberal education.

Wrexham Road
Chester
Cheshire
CH4 7QL

+44 (0)1244 689500

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ISC associations: HMC, ISA, AGBIS, ISBA

Religious affiliation: Church of England

Day/boarding type: Day

Gender profile: Coeducational

Size: 1155

The King's School, Chester fees:

Day fees per term:
£3,557 to £5,260

Scholarships & bursaries:
Available

ISC reference number:
20225

DfE reference number:
896 / 6019

Boys - age range & pupil numbers:

Day: 4 to 18 (706)

Sixth Form: (130)

Girls - age range & pupil numbers:

Day: 4 to 18 (449)

Sixth Form: (92)

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Scholarships & Bursaries offered

  • Academic scholarships
  • Music scholarships
  • Sport scholarships
  • Sibling discounts
  • Lump sum payment discounts
  • Bursaries for new entrants
  • Hardship awards for existing pupils

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