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The King's School
Lakesmere House, Allington Lane, Fair Oak, Hampshire, SO50 7DB, Hampshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
236
Capacity
270
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.8 and 67% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates a solid academic foundation, though only 47% reach the higher grade 5 benchmark. The low EBacc entry rate of 13% may suggest limited uptake of a broader curriculum. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment, but they may want to consider the academic performance in relation to their child's needs.
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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. | 45.8 | 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 47% | 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%. | 13% | 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%. | 13% | No UK data |
Location
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50.95960, -1.30505 · SO50 7DB
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116595
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.thekingsschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The King's School rated by Ofsted?
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Is The King's School a good school?
The King's School 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 in GCSEs?
The King's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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