King Charles I School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hill Grove House Comberton Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 1XA |
| Phone | 01562512880 |
| Reference Number | 138032 |
King Charles I School is performing well across all assessed domains, maintaining a good quality of education since its last inspection. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, enabling pupils to achieve strong academic outcomes. The school fosters a supportive environment, where staff focus on reading development, and the education provided prepares pupils effectively for future stages in their education. Furthermore, initiatives to support mental health and a strong careers program are notable strengths of the school. However, attendance issues persist for a subset of disadvantaged pupils, which affects their overall academic performance and behavior.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1128 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.86%
Girls: 48.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 122 | 106 | 228 |
| 8 | 93 | 110 | 203 |
| 9 | 103 | 77 | 180 |
| 10 | 123 | 99 | 222 |
| 11 | 92 | 92 | 184 |
| 12 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| 13 | 27 | 26 | 53 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.9% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| African | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 24 May 2016 | Short inspection |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as King Charles I Secondary School | |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Ambitious and broad curriculum offered for all students.
- Effective planning and execution of lessons by knowledgeable teachers.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Well-implemented reading programs improving literacy across the school.
- Proactive approach to careers advice and preparation for future education.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the behavior policy by some staff.
- Regular attendance issues among a group of disadvantaged pupils, affecting their academic outcomes.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 49 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 77 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 46 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 77 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 40 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 77 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 42 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 77 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 38 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 77 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 39 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 77 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 27 | 39 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 77 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 23 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 77 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 41 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 77 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 40 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 77 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 32 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 77 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 67 | 10 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.58 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.1 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 56 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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