The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.8
14.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 360 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 161 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,780
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 17.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Dr James Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5PN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
Primary · 676m away
Western Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Medecroft Opportunity Centre
Special school · 1.5km away
The Westgate School
All-through · Grammar · 1.5km away
Stanmore Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Swanwick Lodge
Secure units · 2.0km away
Weeke Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kings' School a selective school?
No. Kings' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kings' School's Ofsted rating?
Kings' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kings' School?
Kings' School currently has 1,780 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings' School take?
Kings' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kings' School?
Kings' School is in Winchester, SO22 5PN, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kings' School have a sixth form?
No, Kings' School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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