The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 19.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (97% 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
19.3
24.5 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
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.45
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
36% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,139
- Capacity
- 97%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr George Hartley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Wrexham Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7QL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelgrave Primary School
Primary · 455m away
Lache Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Catholic High School, Chester
Secondary · 1.2km away
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Eccleston CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School
Welsh establishment · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The King's School a selective school?
Yes. The King's 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 The King's School?
The King's School currently has 1,139 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King's School take?
The King's School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is The King's School?
The King's School is in Chester, CH4 7QL, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King's School have a sixth form?
Yes, The King's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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