Hertfordshire
The King's School
GCSE results 2026: every Hertfordshire school ranked · how England did
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 signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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 (15 pupils in the latest results year). Figures may be less reliable and some data may be suppressed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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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
Bursaries and scholarships
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 27 October 2026
Open events
Our next Open Day morning is on Tuesday 2nd March 2027. Booking is essential and the arrival timed slots are between 9:30am and 11:30am. Please ring the school…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Admissions
To request an admissions interview with the Headteacher, download and complete our Enquiry Form and email to kings.pa@thekingsschool.com .
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 15 | 58.3 | — | 73.3% | 26.7% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 23 | 59.3 | — | 78.3% | — | 21.7% | 5.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 22 | 60.5 | — | 77.3% | — | 50.0% | 5.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 21 | 60.0 | — | 76.2% | — | 71.4% | 5.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 15 | 69.7 | — | — | — | 40.0% | 5.9 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hertfordshire for local comparison.
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 |
| Pupils | 176 |
| 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 | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |