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The King's School
5, College Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LL, Worcestershire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,253
Capacity
1,525
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With limited published data, the school's performance in GCSEs shows a significant need for improvement, as evidenced by only 1% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The lack of EBacc entries further highlights challenges in the curriculum. Parents should 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. | 16.1 | 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%. | 1% | 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%. | 1% | 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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52.18754, -2.22059 · WR1 2LL
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN117037
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.ksw.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The King's School rated by Ofsted?
The King's School 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 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 16.1. 1% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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