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King's School

Other independent school · Plymouth, PL3 5LW

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 11
Pupils275 of 230 places
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMs Sarah Ibbotson
Local authorityPlymouth
Opened07 Jan 1958
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113595.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils275
Girls137
Boys138
SEN support31
EHC plan2

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

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Schools near King's School
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0.4 miPrimaryHyde Park Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryHyde Park Infants' SchoolAcademy converter
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0.5 miPrimaryCompton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.5 miNot applicablePlymouth CollegeOther independent school
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0.7 miSecondaryDevonport High School for GirlsAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryManadon Vale Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryPennycross Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryEggbuckland Community CollegeAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.8 miPrimaryMontpelier Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miSecondaryPlymouth High School for GirlsAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about King's School

How many pupils attend King's School?

King's School has 275 pupils aged 2 to 11, with capacity for 230.

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.