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The King's School
Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4DU, Hertfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
176
Capacity
225
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 59.3 and 87% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Parent satisfaction appears positive, although the EBacc entry rate of 22% indicates limited uptake of the broader curriculum. Overall, it presents a supportive environment for students aged 4-16.
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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. | 59.3 | 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%. | 87% | 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%. | 78% | 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%. | 22% | 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%. | 22% | No UK data |
Location
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51.82932, -0.36421 · AL5 4DU
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117650
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.thekingsschool.com
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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 59.3. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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