King's School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Hangleton Way Hove BN3 8BN |
| Phone | 01273840004 |
| Reference Number | 139409 |
King’s School continues to demonstrate a good overall effectiveness with notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development which are rated outstanding. Pupils thrive in a supportive environment, upholding the school’s Christian values of kindness, respect, and responsibility. They are engaged and enthusiastic learners, with a strong curriculum that promotes holistic education and personal growth through a variety of extra-curricular activities. However, there are areas for improvement, notably in the consistency and delivery of the curriculum in computing and physical education, which require further development to ensure all subjects receive the same quality of education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 903 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.39%
Girls: 50.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 103 | 76 | 179 |
| 8 | 73 | 99 | 172 |
| 9 | 92 | 86 | 178 |
| 10 | 81 | 97 | 178 |
| 11 | 78 | 82 | 160 |
| 12 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| 13 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.8% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and attitudes.
- The personal development provision is outstanding.
- The curriculum includes a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Leaders effectively promote a culture of safety and respect.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum in computing has not been delivered as planned.
- Physical education lacks depth, impacting pupil knowledge and expertise.
- Inconsistency in curriculum delivery across all subjects.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 80% |
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 | 27.36 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.33 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 277 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 216 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 34 | 5 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
Hangleton Way, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8BN |
0.04 miles |
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Hangleton Primary School
Dale View, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8LF |
0.46 miles |
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Aldrington CofE Primary School
Eridge Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7QD |
0.85 miles |
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Goldstone Primary School
Laburnum Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7JW |
0.87 miles |
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Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
The Droveway, Hove, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7QA |
1.04 miles |
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Westdene Primary School
Bankside, Westdene, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5GN |
1.32 miles |
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Peter Gladwin Primary School
Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2PA |
1.33 miles |
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Hove Junior School
Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5JA |
1.37 miles |
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West Hove Infant School
Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5JA |
1.37 miles |
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Benfield Primary School
255 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1XS |
1.38 miles |
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2LA |
1.42 miles |
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Brackenbury Primary School
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2LA |
1.51 miles |
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Mile Oak Primary School
Graham Avenue, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WN |
1.61 miles |
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Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove
The Droveway, Hove, BN3 6LU |
1.64 miles |
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St Christopher's School
33 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AD |
1.71 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Church Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1LB |
1.79 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Belfast Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3YT |
1.79 miles |
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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6NB |
1.79 miles |
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Preston Road, Withdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6UT |
1.87 miles |
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Patcham Infant School
Highview Avenue South, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8WW |
2 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Blatchington Mill School
Nevill Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BW |
0.77 miles |
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Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BN |
1.06 miles |
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The Lioncare School
87 Payne Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5HD |
1.24 miles |
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Hill Park School
Foredown Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2FU |
1.29 miles |
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Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Chalky Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WS |
1.5 miles |
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Drive Preparatory School
101 The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6GE |
1.65 miles |
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Hove Micro-School
221 Manor Hall Road, Southwick, BN42 4NR |
1.78 miles |
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Brighton and Hove Clinic School
14-18 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4FH |
1.81 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6ND |
1.9 miles |
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The Montessori Place
45 Cromwell Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3ER |
1.93 miles |
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Varndean College
Surrenden Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6WQ |
2.11 miles |
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Dorothy Stringer School
Loder Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6PZ |
2.14 miles |
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Patcham High School
Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB |
2.16 miles |
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Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
205 Dyke Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6EG |
2.25 miles |
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Varndean School
Balfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6NP |
2.4 miles |
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Brighton Girls GDST
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2.51 miles |
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Shoreham Academy
Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6YT |
2.63 miles |
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Shoreham College
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2.81 miles |
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Kings Brighton
27-33 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SB |
2.97 miles |
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Brighton College
Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AL |
3.82 miles |