Why Junior King's
Junior King's offers children from the age of 3 to 11 a unique opportunity to be part of the King's community that runs through to age 18 and beyond. Life at Junior King's is designed to give pupils at every stage the right balance of nurture, support and drive to be the best that they can be at home and at school. King's is an extension of your family, upholding moral values and participation above all else.
We have outlined below some key points that we believe make Junior King's different.
Our Good Schools Guide review, Muddy Stilettos article and award winning status (we are three time winner of the SoGlos Independent School of the Year award, the only school in the county to have won three times) all give you that extra reassurance that in choosing Junior King's you are investing in a bright future for your family.
Values
Our King's SMART values underpin all that we do. Who needs rules when we are all aiming to be King's SMART?
- Be friendly and considerate
- Be helpful or supportive
- Think about how our words or actions make others feel
- Enter and leave classrooms in an orderly manner
- Walk, do not run, when inside
- Step aside and/or open doors for each other
- Treat each other and all adults with courtesy
- Arrive on time
- Be ready and properly equipped
- Listen, focus, think, contribute and take turns in discussion
- Be co-operative
- Take care with our work and appearance
- Strive to do our best
- Overcoming adversity both academically and socially
- Embracing challenges
- Persisting in the face of setbacks
- Working together with others
- Co-operating with others and developing their talents together to reach a goal
Our education is based on our wider school values which are Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, Equality, Individuality, Resilience.
Preparation for Senior School
You can read all about the seamless transition from Junior to Senior King's on our Junior to Senior page. When the time comes to consider next steps, our staff work with pupils and parents to help and guide you through the process. Pupils are well prepared for all examinations and scholarships at 11+ within our fees. A high percentage of our Year 6 pupils transition to King's Senior School, many are placed for local grammar schools. Whatever your choice for your child's secondary school an education at Junior King's ensures that they are a step ahead, and ready for their ongoing educational journey.
