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Kingham Hill School

Other independent school · Chipping Norton, OX7 6TH

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#273 of 2,536

Better than 89% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils286
GenderMixed
Religious characterProtestant/Evangelical
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Peter Last
Local authorityOxfordshire
Opened01 Jan 1930
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123277.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolOxfordshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.44.246.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%65.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%15.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%61.3%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 454--

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 schoolOxfordshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.42.51, better than England, better than Oxfordshire33.4635
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels46.09, better than England, better than Oxfordshire3435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better43.5%, better than England, better than Oxfordshire15.6%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.47, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study56--
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 pupils286
Girls117
Boys169
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.107
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.6

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.70.5%
Higher education50%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.11.4%
Employment9.1%
Further education6.8%
Apprenticeship0%

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near Kingham Hill School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.2 miPrimaryKingham Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Kingham Hill School

How does Kingham Hill School rank in England?

Kingham Hill School ranks 273 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 89% of schools).

What are Kingham Hill School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Kingham Hill School was B+, and 43.5% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Kingham Hill School?

Kingham Hill School has 286 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Does Kingham Hill School have a sixth form?

Yes, Kingham Hill School teaches students up to age 18.

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.