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Kings Langley School
Love Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9HN, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.4 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,104
Capacity
1,143
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 36% nationally. Seventy-five percent of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while over half reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in these key subjects. However, only 57% of students progress to university, and just 22% attend top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 16 December 2014Older 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. | 48.6 | Top 36% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 53% | Top 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%. | 51% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% 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%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 72 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
White Other6.2%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Asian Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.71593, -0.46277 · WD4 9HN
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN139036
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kls.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kings Langley School rated by Ofsted?
Kings Langley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 December 2014.
Is Kings Langley School a good school?
Kings Langley School scores 60.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Kings Langley School in GCSEs?
Kings Langley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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