Admissions
School Tours
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open Evening and several Open Mornings. We hope you enjoyed exploring Cirencester Kingshill School and experiencing our vibrant community with its welcoming, family feel.
As admissions for September 2025 are now closed, if you are still interested in learning more about our school and would like to join us as in-year applicant, school tours are available upon request. To arrange a visit, please contact us at office@cirencesterkingshill.gloucs.sch.uk.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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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 and to ensure a smooth and informed application experience. Please contact our admissions team with any questions or for further assistance at admissions@cirencesterkingshill.gloucs.sch.uk.
Cirencester Kingshill School Admissions Criteria 2025-2026
Admissions Timetable - September 2025 Entry
| From noon 20 May 2024 to noon 28 June 2024 | Online registration period for Grammar Entrance Test |
| September 2024 | Letters sent out explaining how to apply for school places |
| 3 September 2024 | Online application facility opens |
| 14 September 2024 | Grammar School Entrance Test Day |
| Prior 31 October 2024 | Grammar School Test results sent out |
| Midnight, 31 October 2024 | Closing date for applications |
| TBC | Late Grammar School Entrance Test Day |
| 3 March 2025 | Allocation Day & parents/carers will receive the results of the late grammar school entrance test from the grammar schools directly |
| Midnight, 10 March 2025 | Closing date for acceptances/declines and waiting list requests |
| After 28 March 2025 | Outcome of waiting list requests sent out |
| 2 April 2025 | Closing date for waiting list round responses |
| May to July 2025 | Appeals |
Cirencester Kingshill Application Deadline
The deadline for entry to Cirencester Kingshill School in September 2025 is Thursday 31st October 2024. In September 2024, the local authorities will send out information via your child’s school explaining how to apply for a secondary school placement. Please contact us if you would like any advice about your application or to arrange a mutually convenient time to come and see the school.
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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. Please contact the appropriate in-year team member by phone at 01285 651511 ext. 267 or by emailing them using the specified email below:
Y7 - Y8: Mrs R Slade | rslade@cirencesterkingshill.gloucs.sch.uk
Y9 - Y11: Mrs N Norman | nnorman@cirencesterkingshill.gloucs.sch.uk
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
Gloucester Council - Information on Admissions Appeals