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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.5 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,038
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 30% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 76% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's above-average performance, though the EBacc entry rate of 47% may indicate room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2022Quality 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. | 49.9 | Top 30% 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 60% | Top 17% 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%. | 47% | Top 30% 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 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
Other2.9%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.68520, -1.31788 · WF8 4JF
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139500
School typeAcademy converter
Websitekings.patrust.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The King's School rated by Ofsted?
The King's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2022.
Is The King's School a good school?
The King's School scores 63.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 The King's School in GCSEs?
The King's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.9. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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