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 |
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 | 2022-11-28 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2022-10-12 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 28 November 2022 |
| 2017-06-20 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 07 July 2017 |
| 2015-06-09 | Full inspection:Requires ImprovementFull inspection, PDF - 01 July 2015 |
| 2013-04-04 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 05 April 2013 |
| Previously as The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing | |
| 2010-11-17 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 13 December 2010 |
| 2008-02-06 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 04 March 2008 |
| 2007-01-23 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 01 June 2007 |
| 2005-01-17 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 24 March 2005 |
| 2010-11-17 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 13 December 2010 |
| 2008-02-06 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 04 March 2008 |
| 2007-01-23 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 01 June 2007 |
| 2005-01-17 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 24 March 2005 |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ |
0.25 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
0.4 miles |
|
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT |
0.42 miles |
|
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW |
0.47 miles |
|
St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG |
0.71 miles |
|
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Harewood Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2ER |
0.93 miles |
|
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP |
0.95 miles |
|
De Lacy Primary School
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG |
1.03 miles |
|
Cherry Tree Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN |
1.29 miles |
|
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN |
1.3 miles |
|
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Gordon Street, Pontefract, WF7 6LW |
1.33 miles |
|
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ |
1.61 miles |
|
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
North Close, Pontefract, WF7 6BQ |
1.74 miles |
|
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Nunns Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5HF |
1.76 miles |
|
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
George Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BG |
1.84 miles |
|
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Girnhill Infant School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB |
2.04 miles |
|
Darrington Church of England Primary School
Denby Crest, Darrington, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3SB |
2.15 miles |
|
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Station Road, Low Ackworth, Station Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HH |
2.39 miles |
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Willow Green Academy
Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT |
2.4 miles |
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Airedale Infant Academy
Poplar Avenue, Airedale, Airedale Junior School, Castleford, WF10 3QJ |
2.51 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
0.68 miles |
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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
0.88 miles |
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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
1.09 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
1.19 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
1.92 miles |
|
Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
2.5 miles |
|
Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
2.61 miles |
|
Balance Alternative Provision
The White Building, Lock Hill, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8NE |
2.87 miles |
|
Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
2.93 miles |
|
De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ |
3.37 miles |
|
Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
3.42 miles |
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The Grange School
Methley Rd, Castleford, WF10 1PN |
3.57 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
3.92 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB |
4.95 miles |
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Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF |
4.98 miles |