Joining from 11 years old
Within our family friendly environment, we nurture well-rounded and grounded individuals with a true sense of purpose.
Joining King’s at 11
A childhood paradise for 4-13 year olds, King’s College Prep is an independent co-educational boarding and day school built in a superb Georgian House on the edge of the Quantock Hills. Our remarkable 50-acre estate – including 30 acres of playing fields – is surrounded by National Trust farmland, yet we are within a mile of Taunton town centre.
Joining King’s at 11 provides pupils with the opportunity to continue their education in a supportive, close-knit environment where they can flourish. As they move into the later years of their education, we focus on nurturing their academic, personal, and social growth, helping them develop confidence and resilience.
With access to specialist teaching, a broad and challenging curriculum, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, pupils are encouraged to build on their strengths and explore new interests, ensuring they are fully prepared for their next chapter at King’s College.
Visit
If you are interested in enrolling your child at King’s College Prep School, the first thing to do is to come and visit us. We would be delighted to give you a tour of the school.
When you visit the school, you will have the chance to meet the Headteacher and key members of our teaching staff. You can also tour our beautiful grounds with 30 acres of outdoor space surrounded by National Trust farmland.
Discover our extensive facilities and get a chance to see lessons taking place, with small class sizes ensuring every child is supported in their learning.
If you are unable to visit, please contact us to arrange a virtual introduction to King’s College Prep.
Assessment
If you think your child would enjoy King’s College Prep, you are very welcome to bring them for a taster day. Following the taster day, you can apply for a place by completing a Registration Form.
As part of the admissions process, we will ask your child to complete our assessments and request a reference from their current school.
Based on the assessment results, we will then make an offer of a place at the school, which can be secured by completing the acceptance form and paying the deposit.
Securing your place
Once you have attended a taster day, we will then make an offer of a place at the school, which can be secured by paying your acceptance deposit by an agreed deadline.
Starting at King’s
Once you have confirmed your child is coming to King’s, we will stay in touch throughout the welcome process. We will send you links to our Parent Portal – the online site for all information needed by parents of current students.
We will also send you information on purchasing school uniform, booking school transport and paying your fees. You will also be added to our school calendar, allowing you to keep track of sporting fixtures and information.
Our Admissions team are always on hand to answer questions and support you through the enrolment process.
Entry to King’s College Prep is possible into all year groups. We will consider entry to King’s College Prep anytime throughout the academic year, as well as in September.
Most children transfer to King’s College for Year 9.
