About Kensington Park School (KPS)
Kensington Park School (KPS) is a co-educational independent day school in London. Entry to Year 7 (11+) is via the school's own assessment process, which includes academic assessment in English and Mathematics, and may include an interview. The school offers a comprehensive education with a wide range of academic, sporting, musical, dramatic and artistic opportunities.
Kensington Park School (KPS) is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for every pupil, with excellent academic results, strong pastoral care and a thriving extracurricular programme. Scholarships and bursaries are available to support pupils with talent and financial need. Ranked #512 in The Sunday Times Parent Power. GCSE 9-7: 48.9%.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Kensington Park School (KPS)
Kensington Park School (KPS) Admissions Criteria
Kensington Park School (KPS) is a co-educational independent day school in London. Entry to Year 7 (11+) is via the school's own assessment process, which includes academic assessment in English and Mathematics, and may include an interview. The school offers a comprehensive education with a wide range of academic, sporting, musical, dramatic and artistic opportunities.
- ✓Step 1 — Initial enquiry: Contact the Admissions Team at Kensington Park School (KPS) to register your interest and request a prospectus. Visit the school on an Open Day or arrange a private tour to experience the school environment first-hand.
- ✓Step 2 — Submit registration: Complete the online (or paper) registration form and pay the registration fee to formally apply for a Year 7 place at Kensington Park School (KPS). Early registration is recommended — many independent schools have rolling admissions and limited Year 7 places.
- ✓Step 3 — Reference from current school: The school will request an academic and pastoral reference from your child's current school. This provides insight into your child's academic progress, character and suitability.
- ✓Step 4 — Entrance assessment: Your child will sit Kensington Park School (KPS)'s own bespoke 11+ entrance assessment covering English and Mathematics. The assessment is designed by the school's academic staff to identify both current ability and future academic potential.
- ✓Step 5 — Interview (where applicable): Many independent schools include an interview as part of the selection process — this is a friendly conversation to learn about their interests, motivations and aspirations.
- ✓Step 6 — Written decision: Following the assessment, parents are notified in writing whether them child has been offered a place at Kensington Park School (KPS).
- ✓Step 7 — Accept the place: To accept an offer, parents complete an acceptance form and pay a deposit to secure the place. The deposit is typically credited against future school fees.
- ✓Academic Scholarships: Awarded to applicants demonstrating exceptional academic ability in the entrance assessment.
- ✓Music Scholarships: For pupils with proven musical ability — supported by an audition.
- ✓Art & Drama Scholarships: For pupils with strong creative and performance ability, supported by a portfolio or audition.
- ✓Sport Scholarships: For pupils with talent and achievement in sport at a competitive level.
- ✓Bursary Awards: Means-tested financial support for families who require help with school fees at Kensington Park School (KPS). Awards are typically assessed annually.
- ✓Sibling Discount: Available at many independent schools for families with multiple children attending.
Kensington Park School (KPS) Oversubscription Criteria
- Looked-after and previously looked-after children (highest priority).
- Children who achieve the highest scores in the 11+ entrance test.
- Children living within the school's priority catchment area.
- Children with siblings currently attending Kensington Park School (KPS).
- All other qualifying children ranked by distance from the school.
Key Dates & Deadlines — Kensington Park School (KPS) 2026
| 📌 Open Events | Throughout the year — check school website to register |
| 📌 Application Window | Rolling admissions — apply early to secure assessment slot |
| 📌 Entrance Assessment | Arranged after registration submitted |
| 📌 Decision Notification | Following assessment, by written letter from the Head |
| 📌 Acceptance & Deposit | Deposit required to secure offered place |
How to Apply to Kensington Park School (KPS)
Step 1 — Visit Kensington Park School (KPS) in central London
Visit Kensington Park School (KPS) in central London — arrange a personal tour or attend an Open Event
Step 2 — Complete the online registration form
Complete the online registration form on the school's admissions portal
Step 3 — Pay the registration fee at the time of application
Pay the registration fee at the time of application
Step 4 — The school requests a confidential reference from your
The school requests a confidential reference from your child's current school
Step 5 — Your child sits the entrance assessment at KPS
Your child sits the entrance assessment at KPS
Step 6 — Attend an interview as part of the assessment process
Attend an interview as part of the assessment process
Step 7 — Following assessment, offers are communicated
Following assessment, offers are communicated
Step 8 — On acceptance, pay the deposit to secure the place
On acceptance, pay the deposit to secure the place
Independent Subjects Tested at Kensington Park School (KPS)
Scholarships & Bursaries at Kensington Park School (KPS)
Available scholarships and bursaries: Academic, Music, Art, Drama, Sport Scholarships. Means-tested bursaries available.
Outcome announced: Awards announced alongside offers
Additional notes: Kensington Park School (KPS) is an independent co-educational day school in central London.
Independent Practice Papers for Kensington Park School (KPS)
Kensington Park School (KPS) uses School's own bespoke 11+ format. Our Practice Papers is a great way to practice for the exam — with full video explanations for every question.
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Academic Performance at Kensington Park School (GCSE & A-Level Results)
KPS is a small, selective school where very small classes (a maximum of around twelve) support rapid individual progress, with leavers heading to top universities.
- GCSE: a strong record, with iGCSEs in the sciences and a broad curriculum.
- A-Level: strong results, with leavers progressing to leading universities in the UK and internationally.
- Progression: strong progression to top UK and international universities.
Exam results change annually, so always confirm the latest published figures on the school’s website.
Catchment Area for Kensington Park School
Kensington Park School is an independent school and does not operate a catchment area. As a day and boarding school, it draws day families from across central and west London and boarders from the UK and overseas, with selective entry by assessment rather than where a family lives.
It is split across two central-London sites either side of Kensington Gardens — the Senior School (ages 11–16) at Bark Place in Bayswater and the Sixth Form on Queen’s Gate in South Kensington — with a boarding house available from Year 9; main entry points are Year 7, Year 9 and the Sixth Form.
Pastoral Care, Sport & Extracurricular Life
Kensington Park School (KPS) is a small, independent co-educational day and boarding school (ages 11–18) in the heart of central London, split across two sites either side of Kensington Gardens with its own boarding house nearby. With a maximum class size of around twelve, it offers a highly personalised, inclusive education in which each student is known and supported by teachers, tutors, mentors and heads of year and house, and is known for a warm, cosmopolitan community and rapid individual progress.
Its co-curricular programme makes full use of the central-London location, spanning music, drama and a wide range of sport from netball and swimming to rock climbing and ice skating. For the full list, see the school’s own website.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington Park School
How do I get into Kensington Park School (KPS)?
To gain entry to Kensington Park School (KPS) Year 7, parents register their child with the Admissions Team, submit a registration fee and arrange for the child to sit the 11+ entrance assessment covering English and Mathematics. A reference from the current school is required. Following the assessment and any interview, parents are notified in writing of the outcome.
What entrance exam does Kensington Park School (KPS) use?
Kensington Park School (KPS) sets its own bespoke 11+ entrance assessment covering English and Mathematics. The papers are designed by the school's academic staff and may differ from national exam boards. Practice papers in the relevant 11+ format (such as the ones ExamTutor provides) are excellent preparation for the school's own assessment.
What is the 11+ exam at Kensington Park School (KPS)?
Kensington Park School (KPS) uses its own 11+ entrance assessment for Year 7 entry. The assessment covers English and Mathematics, designed to identify both current ability and future academic potential. An interview with the Head or Deputy Head may also form part of the selection process.
Are there scholarships at Kensington Park School (KPS)?
Yes. Kensington Park School (KPS) offers Academic, Music, Art, Drama and Sport scholarships. Means-tested Bursary Awards are also available to support families requiring financial assistance with school fees. Contact the Admissions Office for current scholarship and bursary information.
When should I apply to Kensington Park School (KPS)?
Most independent schools including Kensington Park School (KPS) accept applications throughout the year, but Year 7 places are often offered 12-18 months in advance. Register early — ideally by Year 5 (age 9-10) — to secure assessment slots and avoid disappointment.
Are there free Independent 11+ practice papers for Kensington Park School (KPS)?
Yes. ExamTutor offers a free Independent 11+ Practice Test Paper and free Tutor Video Explanations. The practice paper matches the format of independent school 11+ entrance exams covering English and Mathematics — the subjects typically tested at Kensington Park School (KPS). No registration required.
When is the Kensington Park School (KPS) 11+ registration deadline?
The registration deadline at Kensington Park School (KPS) is See school website for current deadlines. The registration fee is Payable at registration. Always check the school's official admissions page for current details.
When are Kensington Park School (KPS) 11+ results announced?
At Kensington Park School (KPS), 11+ assessment results are After assessment. The deadline to accept a place is As specified in offer letter.