King's College School Catchment Area
King's College School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Merton , serving pupils aged 7-19, with 1507 pupils, and a capacity of 1555 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7-19
Age range
1,507
Pupils
1,555
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
King's College School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for King's College School?
The catchment area for King's College School is the geographic zone Merton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to King's College School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Merton may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Merton before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Merton catchment area documents →King's College School: 1555 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
King's College School has a published admission number of 1555 places. 1507 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1555, Merton's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Merton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Merton school admissions →
King's College School: School Information
- Full address
- Southside, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 4TT
- Local authority
- Merton
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 7-19 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 102684
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If King's College School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit Catchment Area
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Catchment Area
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Other Church of England Schools in Merton
King's College School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Merton. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
All Saints' CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Wimbledon
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to King's College School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: King's College School
What is the catchment area for King's College School? ▾
The catchment area for King's College School is the geographic zone Merton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is King's College School oversubscribed? ▾
King's College School is operating close to its capacity of 1555 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for King's College School? ▾
King's College School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Merton publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does King's College School cover? ▾
King's College School is a not applicable school in London, Merton, serving pupils aged 7-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.