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King Charles I School
Hill Grove House, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XA, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.0 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,128
Capacity
1,304
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 73% of students entering the EBacc and an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 61% nationally. While 57% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage reaching grade 5 or above, currently at 36%. Additionally, 71% of students progress to university, with 21% gaining entry to top-third institutions, reflecting a strong pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 73% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% 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%. | 71% | 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%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.9%
White Other4.9%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.38337, -2.23434 · DY10 1XA
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138032
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kingcharlesschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is King Charles I School rated by Ofsted?
King Charles I School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2023.
Is King Charles I School a good school?
King Charles I School scores 37.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Charles I School in GCSEs?
King Charles I School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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