The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 165 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 806
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 18.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CIRENCESTER KINGSHILL SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Jo Lindley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kingshill Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWatermoor Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cirencester Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Paternoster School
Academy · 1.5km away
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Chesterton Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Siddington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Stratton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cirencester Kingshill School a selective school?
No. Cirencester Kingshill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cirencester Kingshill School's Ofsted rating?
Cirencester Kingshill School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cirencester Kingshill School?
Cirencester Kingshill School currently has 806 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cirencester Kingshill School take?
Cirencester Kingshill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cirencester Kingshill School?
Cirencester Kingshill School is in Cirencester, GL7 1HS, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cirencester Kingshill School have a sixth form?
No, Cirencester Kingshill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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