The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 89% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 89%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Lynne Weber (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
New Yatt Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6TA
Rural 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.
How many pupils attend The King's School?
The King's School currently has 223 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 16.
Where is The King's School?
The King's School is in Witney, OX29 6TA, in the Oxfordshire 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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