A-level 2024/25
#121 of 2,536
Better than 95% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 111485.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 16.6 | 45.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 43.1% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 58.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 106 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 46.48, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 38.11 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 46.36, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 39.42 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | A- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 38.3%, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 23.2% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.45, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Well above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 108 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,170 |
| Girls | 468 |
| Boys | 702 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 435 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 2 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 93.8% |
| Higher education | 66.4% |
| Employment | 17.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 1.8% |
| Further education | 0.9% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Belgrave Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Kings Moat Community Primary School | Free schools | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Lache Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Oct 2015. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | The Catholic High School, Chester | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Eccleston CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
| 1.1 mi | Not applicable | Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.3 mi | Not applicable | St Anthony's R.C. Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.3 mi | Secondary | Queen's Park High School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. |
The King's School ranks 121 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 95% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The King's School was A-, and 38.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
The King's School has 1,170 pupils aged 4 to 19.
Yes, The King's 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.