The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 82% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 16.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
16.1
27.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
1%
41.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
12% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,253
- Capacity
- 82%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mr Ben Charles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
5, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornton House School
Special school · 718m away
Fort Royal
Special school · 718m away
Stanley Road Primary School
Primary · 792m away
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Secondary · 871m away
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Secondary · 941m away
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
St Clement's CofE Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The King's School?
The King's School currently has 1,253 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 2 to 19.
Where is The King's School?
The King's School is in Worcestershire, WR1 2LL, in the Worcestershire 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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