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King James's School
King James Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8EB, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.9 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,522
Capacity
1,705
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.1, placing it in the top 48% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 68%, while 72% of pupils progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 11% may indicate limited participation in a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 1 December 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.1 | Top 48% UK |
| 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%. | 68% | Top 44% UK |
| 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% UK |
| 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 135 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.00507, -1.46096 · HG5 8EB
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121687
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.king-james.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is King James's School rated by Ofsted?
King James's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 December 2011.
Is King James's School a good school?
King James's School scores 49.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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 King James's School in GCSEs?
King James's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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