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Kings' School
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- Winchester SO22 5PN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Overall, pupils achieve very well at this school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers draw on their impressive subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Staff benefit from high-quality professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers inspire and motivate pupils with their skilled use of assessment.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can reflect the views of the strong community.
Communication: Parents receive clear communication about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are satisfied with the diverse extra-curricular programme.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The leadership team has implemented strategies to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is confidence any bullying is dealt with quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's motto ensures all staff are committed to pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: An exceptional range of extra-curricular activities is available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils benefit from debate opportunities promoting critical thinking.
Outdoor Facilities: Includes sports like rugby and hockey.
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective careers program prepares pupils well.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are prepared exceptionally well for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: New systems identify and support pupils with SEND effectively.
Subjects Offered: The school provides a broad range of subjects.
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About Us
Kings' School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1794 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for Kings' School. I'm hoping it will be fascinating to you and give you some useful details about the school. With over 1680 students, Kings' 11–16 Community School serves Winchester and the surrounding areas and is oversubscribed, pleasant, and successful. It has received four consecutive "Outstanding" ratings from OFSTED. We take great pride in the very high standards achieved by our pupils they leave us as happy, well-qualified, confident and well-motivated young citizens and we are delighted that so many go on to excel in local sixth-forms and at colleges and universities. As a school, we are motivated by a sense of the moral seriousness of what schools do; by a conviction that education, while important, should also be fun; by a belief that schools should be inclusive communities in which everyone is equally valued; and by a determination that each one of us will become the very best person that we can be. Being the headmaster of any school is an enormous honour, therefore I am equally thrilled and proud to have been given the charge of overseeing Kings'. I hope that you will agree that it is a fantastic place for young people to learn and develop and that, having looked at our website, you will want to visit us and see it for yourself. A prospectus may also be ordered or viewed online at this location.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 61% | 34% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.25 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 335 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 77% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.58 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 331 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 82% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 5 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 4 | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% 2 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 3 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.26 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 329 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 78% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 7 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 5 | 43.46% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% 6 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% 1 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.35 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 324 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 77% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 336 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 79% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kings' School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1