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King's College School

Other independent school · London, SW19 4TT

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#10 of 2,536

Better than 99% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages7 to 19
Pupils1,498
GenderBoys
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherDr Anne Cotton
Local authorityMerton
Opened01 Jan 1907
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102684.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolMertonEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.13.752.546.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%73.8%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%56.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%19.5%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%70.5%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4158--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolMertonEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.52.79, better than England, better than Merton35.935
Average A-level gradeA+--
Average points, best three A-levels53.47, better than England, better than Merton36.6235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA+--
AAB or better83.2%, better than England, better than Merton18.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.08, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study237--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,498
Girls133
Boys1,365
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.195
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.85.2%
Higher education73.1%
Employment7.4%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.6.5%
Further education1.4%
Apprenticeship0.5%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near King's College School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableWimbledon Common Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miSecondaryWimbledon CollegeVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableDonhead Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableThe Norwegian Kindergarten In LondonOther independent school
Good
0.4 miNot applicableNorwegian School in LondonOther independent school
Outstanding
0.4 miNot applicableThe Study Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miSecondaryUrsuline High School WimbledonAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miNot applicableHall School WimbledonOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryHollymount SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miNot applicableThe Rowans SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about King's College School

How does King's College School rank in England?

King's College School ranks 10 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 99% of schools).

What are King's College School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at King's College School was A+, and 83.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend King's College School?

King's College School has 1,498 pupils aged 7 to 19.

Does King's College School have a sixth form?

Yes, King's College School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.