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King James's School

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King James's School

King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB

Community school
Pupils
1,522
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.5%
Attainment 8
46.1
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2011

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.9%
Basics 9-5
41.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.2%
EBacc APS
3.88
EBacc 9-5
7.7%
EBacc 9-4
10.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.98
A*-A Grades
23.1%
A*-B Grades
50.5%
AAB+ %
16.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 108 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About King James's School

King James's School is a secondary school in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2011 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. The school has around 1,522 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King James's School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Dec 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about King James's School

What is King James's School's Ofsted rating?
King James's School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2011 inspection.
What are King James's School's latest exam results?
King James's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is King James's School located?
King James's School is a secondary school in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire (HG5 8EB).
How many pupils attend King James's School?
King James's School has around 1,522 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King James's School with other schools?
View King James's School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in North Yorkshire.