King's News

Third Form pupils visited Battersea Power Station recently to explore its redevelopment, location, and rich history, offering a valuable insight into regeneration, architecture, and employment evolution. Read more: bit.ly/KingsSeniorSch… #WorldBeyond #KingsHeart

Join us on Tuesday 18th November as we welcome Frank Verstraete and Céline Broeckaert for “One Hundred Years of Quantum Physics.” Part of our Enlightening Minds Lecture Series. Read more: bit.ly/KingsSeniorSch… #WorldBeyond #KingsMind

From Namibia to Avignon, South Africa to the Lake District - our pupils have embraced adventure, creativity, and challenge this summer! 👆tap the link to read more from each trip: bit.ly/KingsSeniorSch… #WorldBeyond #KingsHeart

We will be holding our whole school Open Morning on Saturday 13 September, 8.45am - 1.00pm! Tap the link to find out more and how to book your visit: kcs.org.uk/admissions/vis… #WorldBeyond #KingsMindSpiritHeart

A huge well done to our fifth form pupils today as we celebrate their GCSE and IGCSE results. A highly impressive 90.6% of pupils’ exam grades were awarded at level 9 or 8, with 68.2% securing the highest possible grade 9. Read more bit.ly/KingsGCSEResul… #WorldBeyond #kingsMind

We couldn’t be prouder of our incredible upper sixth and their excellent A level results today! From Oxford to Yale, students are embarking on a path shaped by their unique interests and ambitions. Read more: bit.ly/KingsALevelRes… #WorldBeyond #KingsMind #ALevelResults2025

It was a pleasure to welcome writer and academic Orlando Reade to King's recently. Orlando addressed a packed Rossetti Society audience full of keen literary scholars as he talked about Milton's timeless epic, Paradise Lost. #MindSpiritHeart

Our talented pupils recently enjoyed a bit of friendly inter-house competition with the House Art Life Drawing activity. Pupils attentively sketched their model, bringing their pieces to life with dexterity, creative vision and skill!

"Break a leg" to all the talented students involved in tonight's lower sixth A level Devised Drama performance!

The stress of exams can be particularly pronounced at this time of year. During the first week after Easter, members of the lower fifth and lower sixth attended a talk which offered helpful tips and suggestions on ways to cope with the stress of major assessments.

Dr Giuseppe (Pino) Pesce, Director of Aerodynamics and Chief of Staff at McLaren F1, was the latest expert to take to the Englightening Minds lectern. Dr Pesce presented a fascinating talk 'The Science of Speed: The Role of Aerodynamics in Formula 1'.

Wishing all our A level students the best of luck for their upcoming exams! Their final day of regular schooling included a picnic lunch together, and a range of fun activities over at the Kingsway. #MindSpiritHeart #WorldBeyond

Well done to all our pupils in the junior school, year 7 and year 8 who completed this year's Junior Mathematical Challenge. These budding mathematicians tested their skills of mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency in the 60-minute, multiple choice challenge.

Congratulations to 1st XI cricketers Adam F (U6M2) and Ollie R (U6K1) who both made it into the 2025 Wisden Almanack for being in the top 15 batsman in the country for the most runs scored in school cricket last year.

Year 8 enjoyed themselves at their latest Writer in Residence session. Author Spencer Brown has been leading the pupils in their year-long challenge to write an original screenplay for a thriller.

Tickets to King's Arts 2025 are now open for public booking! Head to the official website kingsarts.org.uk to get your tickets now. Lead sponsor @UKSIR_; sponsor @oaknorth - and wonderful partners - The Friends of Cannizaro Park and The Friends of King's.

Congratulations to all the pupils who took part in this week's piano competition finals. A phenomenal 130 pupils entered the contest, with 50 pianists making it to the final stages. Well done all!

Lower school pupils had the chance to hear from Manchester United's first-ever Director of Football, John Murtough at our most recent Robert Graves Society talk.

Break a leg to all the pupils involved in this year's Rushmere Production. Shakespeare Rocks! is being performed in the Collyer Hall Theatre tonight and tomorrow evening - we hope all those with tickets enjoy the wonderful show!

King's rowers shine with victories and strong performances at Hammersmith Regatta, Junior Inter-regional Regatta, and GB assessments. Read the full story on our website ow.ly/j7nk50VJPOA.