King's School, Chester
| The King's School, Chester | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Wrexham Road , , CH4 7QL England | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private day school Cathedral school Public school |
| Motto | Rex dedit, benedicat Deus (The King gave it, may God bless it) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1541 |
| Founder | King Henry VIII |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Department for Education URN | 111485 Tables |
| Chairman of the Governors | E. M. Johnson |
| Headmaster | George Hartley |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 4 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,045 (approx.) |
| Houses | 8 |
| Colour(s) | Green, blue and white, red |
| Former pupils | Old King's Scholars |
| Affiliation | HMC |
| Rowing club | The King's School Rowing Club |
| Website | http://www.kingschester.co.uk/ |
The King's School, Chester, is a co-educational private day school for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is one of the seven 'King's Schools' established (or re-endowed and renamed) by King Henry VIII in 1541 after the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
It is situated outside the city of Chester, England. The school is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. The school comprises an Infant school (years 4–7), a Junior school (years 7–11), a Senior school (years 11–16) and a Sixth form (years 16–18) in which the students choose their A-level subjects.
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