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The King's School Catchment Area

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

The King's School is a other independent not applicable school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 1139 pupils, and a capacity of 1180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–19

Age range

1,139

Pupils

1,180

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

The King's School Catchment Area Information

Entry to The King's School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Cheshire West and Chester 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 Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →

The King's School — School Information

Full address
Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7QL
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
111485

Other Not applicable Schools in Chester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — The King's School

Is The King's School oversubscribed?

The King's School is operating close to its capacity of 1180 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The King's School?

The King's School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does The King's School cover?

The King's School is a not applicable school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.