Admissions
Join Us for Our Upcoming Open Events!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Open Evening and Open Mornings at Cirencester Kingshill School! These events are the perfect opportunity to explore our school, meet our dedicated staff, and experience our welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
Admissions for September 2027 will open beginning of the next academic year and we encourage prospective students and parents to attend. To register for an event, simply click here and secure your place today!
For those interested in joining Cirencester Kingshill School as an in-year applicant, we’d be happy to arrange a personal tour. Please contact us at inyearadmissions@kingshillschool.co.uk for more information.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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New Admissions
Cirencester Kingshill School is committed to providing a supportive and engaging educational environment for all students. We welcome prospective families to review our Admissions Criteria for September 2025 to explore our admissions details to ensure a smooth and informed application experience. Please contact our admissions team with any questions or for further assistance at admissions@kingshillschool.co.uk.
Admissions Criteria Policy 2026-2027
Admissions Criteria Policy 2027-2028
Cirencester Kingshill School - Catchment Area Map.pdf
Admissions Timetable - September 2027 Entry
| Grammar School Test Registration | May 18, 2026 – June 26, 2026 (12:00 PM) |
| Grammar School Entrance Test Day | September 12, 2026 |
| Grammar Test Results Sent Out | Prior to October 31, 2026 |
| Secondary Application Closing Date | Midnight, October 31, 2026 |
| School Allocation Day | March 1, 2027 |
| Deadline for Acceptances / Declines & Waiting List Requests | Midnight, March 15, 2027 |
| Waiting List Round Outcomes Sent | By April 5, 2027 |
| Closing Date for Waiting List Responses | April 9, 2027 |
| Appeals Hearings | May – July 2027 (with specific school deadlines such as May 1, 2027, for select academies) |
Appeals Process
At Cirencester Kingshill School, we understand that families may wish to appeal if a student has not been offered a place. Our appeals process is designed to provide a fair and transparent opportunity to review admissions decisions.
For further details on the appeals process, please contact us directly at admissions@kingshillschool.co.uk. We are here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Further details on the process can be find at Gloucester Council - Information on Admissions Appeals or by clicking the like below for the School Admissions Appeal Code.
School Admissions Appeal Code (DfE)
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in year admissions
If you wish to apply for a place during the normal school year, you are invited to contact the in year admissions team to discuss your child's move at inyearadmissions@kingshillschool.co.uk or by phone at 01285 651511.
Further information can also be found on the Gloucestershire Schools Admission Website by clicking here.
Applications are processed by the Gloucestershire County Council and can be found on their website or here:
In Year Admissions Form (Word)
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Useful Links
Gloucestershire Council - Transfer to Secondary School
Gloucestershire Council - Applying for a School Place During the School Year