The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.0
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,128
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 27.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- FOUR STONES GATEWAY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Allen (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hill Grove House, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Charles I Secondary School
Secondary · Very close
Comberton Primary School
Primary · 660m away
St Ambrose Catholic Primary
Primary · 746m away
Stourminster Special School
Special school · 808m away
Holy Trinity School
All-through · Grammar · 840m away
Offmore Primary School
Primary · 939m away
St George's CofE School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Charles I School a selective school?
No. King Charles I School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King Charles I School's Ofsted rating?
King Charles I School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Charles I School?
King Charles I School currently has 1,128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Charles I School take?
King Charles I School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Charles I School?
King Charles I School is in Kidderminster, DY10 1XA, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Charles I School have a sixth form?
Yes, King Charles I School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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