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We are a co-educational day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 3 to 18 (boarding from age 11).

We are here to guide you through applying for a place at Kimbolton School from Early Years (3+) through to Sixth Form (16+). If you have any questions, please contact us.

Open Events

Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity to experience life at Kimbolton. They give you the chance to meet our staff and pupils, explore our beautiful setting, facilities and see first-hand what makes our school a warm, ambitious and supportive place to learn and grow.

Upcoming events:

Key deadlines for September 2026/27 entry:

Application Deadline – 30 November 2025.
First to Fifth Form (Years 7 to 11) bursaries – please apply no later than 15 October 2025 for a bursary application pack. All completed bursary application packs must be returned by 15 November.
Lower Sixth (Year 12) bursaries – please apply no later than 1 November 2025 for a bursary application pack. All completed bursary application packs must be returned by 30 November.
Entrance Assessment Day for entry to September 2026 is Saturday, 31 January 2026.

Joining Kimbolton School

Joining Lower Prep (4+)

Joining Upper Prep (7+)

Joining Senior School (11+)

Joining Senior School (13+)

Joining Sixth Form (16+)

“A highly-regarded co-ed prep school on the Cambridgeshire border in a beautiful rural setting, known for its amazing facilities, extra-curricular activities and family-orientated atmosphere.”

Muddy Stillettos Review
“Pupils grow into mature, multi-faceted and empathic young adults with a strong awareness of their social responsibilities.”

ISI Report
“Pupils can spend their whole education at Kimbolton enjoying the benefits of a happy environment, small class sizes and excellent pastoral care. Not flashy but classy. Those parents in the know appreciate that a Kimbolton education is money well spent.”

Good Schools Guide