- Founded by Henry VIII in 1541, the King’s School has expanded and innovated over the centuries and became fully coeducational in 2003.
- The infants’ school, junior and senior schools, and the sixth form all share the same campus on the outskirts of the city. As such, pupils of all ages benefit from senior-school facilities such as a £4.5 million sports centre, swimming pool, the Vanbrugh Theatre, 1541 Dining Room and all-weather astro-pitch.
- The King’s School is one of the leading coeducational rowing schools in the country. As well as a boathouse on the River Dee in the centre of Chester housing 93 boats, the rowing club has its own gym and indoor training area with 16 rowing machines, 16 static bikes and a weights area. Rowing is offered from year 9.
- The school is proud of its academic rigour. In 2025, 60 per cent of A-level grades were A*-A.
- Pupils are offered extraordinary experiences to expand their minds and develop independence through overseas trips, from rowing in Boston to studying art in Venice and contributing to a community project to deter wild elephants from harming villagers and their property in Tanzania.
- Former pupils include the money-saving expert and journalist Martin Lewis.
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