Important update about Kings London

4th March 2026

The Kings Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to rationalise delivery of academic programmes at Kings by consolidating current operations at our Kings London (Beckenham) campus into those of our other colleges at Kings Brighton, Kings Bournemouth and Kings Oxford.

This means that operations at the Kings London (Beckenham) campus will cease on 20 March 2026.

Student welfare and continuity

Our overriding priority is to ensure that these difficult but necessary changes cause as little disruption to our students as possible, and that their educational progress remains secure, uninterrupted and fully supported. Detailed plans are in place to ensure smooth educational continuity for every student, and all students will be fully supported during the transition. All academic students at Kings London will move to Kings Brighton at the end of the current term. They will transfer seamlessly together as a cohort, and will follow the same curriculum, exam boards, and university progression plans.

All future academic students will be supported by our team to select an appropriate academic study plan available at our other colleges.

A proud history at Kings London

The decision to cease operations at our Beckenham campus has been taken purely due to external pressures outside of our control. In particular, the introduction of 20% tax on private school fees by the UK Government has caused a significant decline in student enrolments across Kings and the wider sector.

It is of course no reflection of the quality of education, student outcomes and service excellence which have been hallmarks of the Kings London (Beckenham) school since 1966. We remain hugely proud of our Beckenham campus. The school has a long history of academic excellence, care and support which defines the student-centred ethos at Kings.

A bright future for Kings

But while this chapter for Kings is ending, the long-term future for Kings remains bright. Our three other academic colleges continue unaffected, as do our adult Kings English and our Kings Young Learners divisions, as well as our transnational Kings Partner Schools. Equally our Kings Premium Universities US higher education division continues as normal.