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The King's School, Gloucester
Pitt Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2BG, Gloucestershire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
714
Capacity
825
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With limited published data, the school's performance in GCSE results shows significant room for improvement, as none of the students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The lack of entries for the English Baccalaureate also raises concerns about the breadth of the curriculum offered. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 32.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.86795, -2.24437 · GL1 2BG
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN115780
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.thekingsschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The King's School, Gloucester rated by Ofsted?
The King's School, Gloucester has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The King's School, Gloucester a good school?
The King's School, Gloucester scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The King's School, Gloucester in GCSEs?
The King's School, Gloucester achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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