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King's College School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

King's College School is a 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 — 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

Entry to King's College School is selective — 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If King's College School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — King's College School

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.