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The King's School
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- Harpenden AL5 4DU
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Academic Progress: Performance at GCSE above national average; strong curriculum support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Principles and values promote responsible and tolerant citizenship
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: SEND support is in place; specialist help provided
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Good progress supported by effective teaching and resources
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying prevention and health safety measures are effective
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Promotion of good behaviour is effective
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive approach to welfare and statutory guidance
Outdoor Facilities: Adequate outdoor space for play and physical education
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The King's School is a All-through, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 171 students from age 4-16 yr.
Tuition fee £2,190 to £3,200 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 76% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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From the ages of 4 to 16, boys and girls can attend The Kings School, an independent day school. The school maintains high academic standards and accepts students with a range of abilities. The Kings School offers a service to the Christian community in which we provide a quality academic preparation in an environment which continues the Christian upbringing which has begun at home. We have small class sizes, excellent pastoral care, and a strong Christian atmosphere. We believe that The Kings School has something special to offer in the education of your children, and we look forward to having the opportunity to show you around the school. To set up an appointment, please get in touch with the school secretary. We appreciate you showing an interest in The Kings School. Clive graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa with a B.A. and a postgraduate diploma in education. Since 1982, he has been a teacher, and since 1999, he has served as the principal of The Kings School. The King's School is his third headship. He has two adult children and is wed to Sandra.
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Age range | 4-16 | 4-19 | 4-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 76% | 92% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 38.00% | 16.40% |
| Day Fees | £2,190 to £3,200 | £2,446 to £5,106 | £4,238 to £6,446 |
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 | - | 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 | 60.0 | 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 | 76% | 37.35% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 50.5% | 42.99% |
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 | 71% | 30.28% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 15.56% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 62% | 21.37% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.47 | 3.37 | 2.82 |
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 | - | 93.36% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.49% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.25% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.62% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.96% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.37% | 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 | - | 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 | 69.7 | 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 | 87% | 39.23% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 51.68% | 45.26% |
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 | 40% | 30.36% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 17.89% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 22.57% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.89 | 3.51 | 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 | - | 90.81% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.37% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.52% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.41% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
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 | - | 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 | 59.4 | 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 | 85% 10 | 33.34% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% 15 | 47.05% | 43.34% |
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 | 39% | 29.27% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 6 | 15.54% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 7 | 21.09% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.2 | 3.25 | 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 | - | 89.37% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.93% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.29% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.52% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 2.76% |
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 | - | 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 | 67.4 | 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 | 75% 5 | 34.96% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 47.77% | 42.58% |
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 | 38% | 29.08% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 15 | 16.17% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 2 | 21.85% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.96 | 3.3 | 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 | - | 84.29% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.6% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.98% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.06% |
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 | - | 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 | 55.6 | 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 | 80% | 35.25% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 49.19% | 43.04% |
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 | 70% | 30.85% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 20.2% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 21.91% | 16.23% |
| 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 | - | 87.55% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.71% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.14% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.46% |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
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| 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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