The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,104
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- KINGS LANGLEY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr David Fisher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Love Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Kings Langley School a selective school?
No. Kings Langley School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kings Langley School's Ofsted rating?
Kings Langley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kings Langley School?
Kings Langley School currently has 1,104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings Langley School take?
Kings Langley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kings Langley School?
Kings Langley School is in Kings Langley, WD4 9HN, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kings Langley School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kings Langley School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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