The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 16.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
16.6
27.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
19% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 10–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 820
- Capacity
- 96%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Head
- Dr Stephen Burley (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Banbury Road, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, CV34 6YE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWarwick Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
Warwick School
Independent · Very close
Coten End Primary School
Primary · 690m away
Myton Gardens
Primary · 920m away
Round Oak School
Special school · 1.2km away
Westgate Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Emscote School
Independent · 1.2km away
Emscote Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is King's High School a selective school?
Yes. King's High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend King's High School?
King's High School currently has 820 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's High School take?
King's High School caters for pupils aged 10 to 18.
Where is King's High School?
King's High School is in Warwickshire, CV34 6YE, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's High School have a sixth form?
Yes, King's High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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