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Kings' School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personDr James Adams

location_onWinchester, SO22 5PN

language Visit Website phone 1962861161

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,795

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Attainment 8

57.8

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Hampshire

#330 of 3,216 nationally

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Kings' School is a Community school secondary school in Winchester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Kings' School is a community school in Winchester, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,780 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.8, placing the school #4 in Hampshire and #330 of 3,216 nationally. 65.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 41.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

57.8

Grade 5+ E&M

65.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)41.8%

Entering EBacc54.10%

EBacc APS5.36

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60.10%

EBacc APS5.34

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS5.25

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS5.58

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS5.26

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS5.35

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 January 2024

Inspection Report

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21 May 2014

Inspection Report

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03 November 2009

Inspection Report

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24 March 2009

Inspection Report

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06 March 2008

Inspection Report

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09 November 2005

Inspection Report

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28 February 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-01-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-05-21

Exempt School Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-03-24

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.6%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,780 pupils. During this period, there were 34 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,780	34	1.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,786	29	1.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,785	66	3.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,794	46	2.6%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,787	41	2.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,788	23	1.3%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,795	60	3.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,792	125	7.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,770	87	4.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,773	76	4.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,772	29	1.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,749	44	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,749	13	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,744	28	1.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,717	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,717	27	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,717	34	2.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,690	41	2.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,687	33	2.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,688	37	2.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,652	26	1.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,650	21	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,654	39	2.4%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,652	8	0.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,656	11	0.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,656	11	0.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 85 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 74 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 46 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 9 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree41%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree31%

disagree12%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree24%

agree18%

disagree29%

strongly disagree27%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree40%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree51%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree41%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree30%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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