The King's School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mill Hill Lane Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 4JF |
| Phone | 01977601701 |
| Reference Number | 139500 |
The King’s School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating across all key areas of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils effectively for their future endeavors. With a focus on both academic and personal growth, pupils are recognized as individuals, and the school promotes high aspirations and a strong sense of belonging. While the school has a warm atmosphere with effective safeguarding measures and positive relationships, some gaps exist in pupils' understanding of important cultural topics and behavioral expectations. This inspection was the first routine check since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1038 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 112 | 98 | 210 |
| 8 | 93 | 109 | 202 |
| 9 | 111 | 99 | 210 |
| 10 | 101 | 109 | 210 |
| 11 | 102 | 104 | 206 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.6% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Apr 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing | |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
| 17 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils for the future.
- High aspirations for all pupils, with effective support for individual needs.
- Strong emphasis on safeguarding and pupil well-being.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils fostering a good learning environment.
- Diverse range of enrichment activities available for all pupils.
- Staff are passionate and knowledgeable, leading to engaging lessons.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for pupils with special educational needs due to unclear support plans.
- Pupils' understanding of British values and cultural topics is variable.
- Behaviour records sometimes lack detail, impacting consistent support for all pupils.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72.8% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 201 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 76 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 1 |
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