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The King's School

Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4DU

Independent school · Ages 4–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Inspection
ISI inspected

Academic picture

59.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
59.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
47.5%
Basics 9-5
78.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

59.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2360.046.4
2023/2460.546.4
2024/2559.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available0.00
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
21.7%
EBacc APS
5.25
EBacc 9-5
21.7%
EBacc 9-4
21.7%
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Nearby secondary schools

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St George's School
1.06 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Roundwood Park School
1.19 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Sir John Lawes School
1.46 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Katherine Warington School
2.3 km away · Free schools
Good
St Luke's School
3.94 km away · Foundation special school
Good

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About The King's School

The King's School is a secondary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.3. The school has around 176 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Elmfield, Harpenden, AL5 4DU | More schools in Hertfordshire

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Frequently asked questions about The King's School

What are The King's School's latest exam results?
The King's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The King's School located?
The King's School is a secondary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire (AL5 4DU).
How many pupils attend The King's School?
The King's School has around 176 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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