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King Charles I School

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

personMr James Butler

corporate_fareTHE FOUR STONES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onKidderminster, DY10 1XA

language Visit Website phone 1562512880

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,094

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Worcestershire

#1,939 of 3,216 nationally

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King Charles I School is a Academy converter secondary school in Kidderminster, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

King Charles I School is an academy converter in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE FOUR STONES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,128 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44, placing the school #16 in Worcestershire and #1,939 of 3,216 nationally. 35.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 38.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.11 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

35.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.1%

Entering EBacc72.70%

EBacc APS4.05

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71.90%

EBacc APS4

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS4.47

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS4.6

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS4.15

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS4.49

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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

95%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.9%

Achieving A*–A11.1%

Achieving A*–B38.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.8%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.28

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate94.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate91.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate86.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 March 2023

Inspection Report

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28 January 2020

Inspection Report

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24 May 2016

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-03-02

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-05-24

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2011-10-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-01-21

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

4.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(34 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,128 pupils. During this period, there were 52 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.6%, 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)	1,128	52	4.6%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,141	48	4.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,100	16	1.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,105	17	1.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,119	39	3.5%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,092	42	3.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,094	16	1.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,095	19	1.7%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,092	18	1.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,100	14	1.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,114	17	1.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,071	21	2.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,080	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,071	10	0.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,052	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,052	7	0.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,062	13	1.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,037	7	0.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,053	7	0.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,059	6	0.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,030	11	1.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,041	12	1.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,053	10	0.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,052	9	0.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,061	12	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,076	8	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.

Speech, Language & Communication 46 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Hearing 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.

81.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%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 agree39%

agree45%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree32%

agree40%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree40%

agree24%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

not applicable16%

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

yes24%

no76%

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

strongly agree51%

agree31%

disagree2%

strongly disagree14%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree37%

disagree5%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree41%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree48%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree43%

agree49%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree49%

agree46%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree38%

disagree16%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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Haybridge High School and Sixth Form

The Chase

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Hagley Catholic High School

Woodrush High School

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