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The King's School

Hertfordshire·Not applicable·East of England·Other independent school·AL5 4DU
URN: 117650
CompareDfE profile
59.3
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
n/a
Progress 8
No published value in available years
87.0%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
21.7%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.

What the data says

Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.

Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed

Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.

Pupil progress
Limited progress data

No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.

Getting a place
Admissions realism: not yet assessed

Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.

This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs

  • 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.

What to do next

Admissions and catchment

Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.

Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Entry, tests and fees

Independent school

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursariesyes

Although the school offers financial assistance in the form of bursaries to parents of existing pupils whose circumstances require temporary support, it is not… Source · checked 28 September 2026

Open events

Open event3 October 2026(September 2027 entry)

Our next Open Day morning is on Saturday 3rd October 2026. Booking is essential and the arrival timed slots are between 9:30am and 11:30am. Please ring the scho… Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions

Entrance assessmentInterview

To request an admissions interview with the Headteacher, download and complete our Enquiry Form and email to kings.pa@thekingsschool.com . Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions page

Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/20252359.3—87.0%21.7%5.3
2023/20242260.5—95.5%50.0%5.5
2022/20232160.0—86.0%71.0%5.5
2021/20221569.7—100.0%40.0%5.9

Nearby and similar schools

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Dame Alice Owen's School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 72.9Progress 8 +0.92
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Watford Grammar School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 68.2Progress 8 +0.74
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Parmiter's School
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School information

URN117650
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
PhaseNot applicable
TypeOther independent school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range4-16
HeadteacherHeadteacher Andrew J Reeves
Trust—
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterChristian
PostcodeAL5 4DU
Latest pupils23
FSM eligible—

Contact and identifiers

Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4DU

www.thekingsschool.com1582767566
DfE number6224
UKPRN10016991
Opened14 Sept 1982
GIAS updated23 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated23 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year—
Ofsted published—