The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 87% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.3 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
32.3
11.5 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
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
28% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 714
- Capacity
- 87%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr David Morton (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
Pitt Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingsholm Church of England Primary School
Primary · 429m away
Denmark Road High School
Secondary · 778m away
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls
Independent · 905m away
Widden Primary School
Primary · 954m away
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire
Independent · 1.2km away
Al Ashraf Primary School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The King's School, Gloucester?
The King's School, Gloucester currently has 714 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King's School, Gloucester take?
The King's School, Gloucester caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is The King's School, Gloucester?
The King's School, Gloucester is in Gloucester, GL1 2BG, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King's School, Gloucester have a sixth form?
Yes, The King's School, Gloucester has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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