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The King's School, Gloucester

Other independent school · Gloucester, GL1 2BG

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#426 of 2,536

Better than 83% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils709
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMr David Morton
Local authorityGloucestershire
Opened01 Jan 1930
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 115780.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolGloucestershireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.30.250.246.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%70.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%52.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%17.5%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%66.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 476--

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 schoolGloucestershireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.39.94, better than England, better than Gloucestershire36.2835
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels39.33, better than England, better than Gloucestershire36.8335.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better18%, similar to England, similar to Gloucestershire20.4%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.19, worse than England--
A-level progressBelow average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study68--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist+--

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 pupils709
Girls317
Boys392
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.26
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.82.6%
Higher education47.8%
Employment32.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.10.9%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near The King's School, Gloucester
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryKingsholm Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Requires improvement
0.4 miNot applicableEdward Jenner SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miSecondaryDenmark Road High SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.6 miNot applicableAl-Ashraf Secondary School for GirlsOther independent school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryWidden Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.7 miNot applicableWotton House International School GloucestershireOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miNot applicableAl Ashraf Primary SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about The King's School, Gloucester

How does The King's School, Gloucester rank in England?

The King's School, Gloucester ranks 426 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 83% of schools).

What are The King's School, Gloucester's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The King's School, Gloucester was B, and 18% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend The King's School, Gloucester?

The King's School, Gloucester has 709 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does The King's School, Gloucester have a sixth form?

Yes, The King's School, Gloucester 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.