The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.3
15.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
78%
36.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
21% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 78%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Andrew J Reeves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4DU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The King's School a selective school?
No. The King's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The King's School's Ofsted rating?
The King's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2016. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The King's School?
The King's School currently has 176 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 16.
Where is The King's School?
The King's School is in Harpenden, AL5 4DU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King's School have a sixth form?
No, The King's School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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