The King's School
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No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
- Small cohort (23 pupils in the latest results year). Figures may be less reliable and some data may be suppressed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
Verified fees
Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
Fee evidence
ISC day fees/term (excl VAT): £5,271 -> £15,813/yr (x3)
Verified exam details
Entry requirements
To book an appointment with the Headteacher to talk about admissions, please download and complete our Enquiry Form and email back to kings.pa@thekingsschool.comFOLLOW USKEY LINKSPhoto GalleryDownload a ProspectusTerm Dates CONTACT USThe King's School Elmfield Ambrose Lane Harpenden Herts AL5 4DU email: office@thekingsschool.com phone: 01582 767566 fax: 01582 765406 School office open from 8:30a
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 23 | 59.3 | — | 87.0% | 21.7% | 5.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 22 | 60.5 | — | 95.5% | 50.0% | 5.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 21 | 60.0 | — | 86.0% | 71.0% | 5.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 15 | 69.7 | — | 100.0% | 40.0% | 5.9 |
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School information
| URN | 117650 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Andrew J Reeves |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | AL5 4DU |
| Latest pupils | 23 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4DU
www.thekingsschool.com1582767566| DfE number | 6224 |
| UKPRN | 10016991 |
| Opened | 14 Sept 1982 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |