SecondaryData as of May 2026

King Charles I School

Hill Grove House, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1XA

A Good-rated secondary school in Kidderminster.

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Pupils

1,128

Ages

11-18

FSM

27.6%

Attainment 8

43.9

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

43.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

17.1%

Basics 9-5

35.5%

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

72.7%

EBacc APS

4.05

EBacc 9-5

21.3%

EBacc 9-4

32.8%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

31.49

A*-A Grades

11.1%

A*-B Grades

38.0%

AAB+ %

11.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 57 students entered

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About King Charles I School

King Charles I School is a secondary school in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.9. The school has around 1,128 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Hill Grove House, Kidderminster, DY10 1XA | More schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King Charles I School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — Good
Jan 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Oct 2011 — Good (predecessor: King Charles I Secondary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King Charles I School

What is King Charles I School's Ofsted rating?

King Charles I School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are King Charles I School's latest exam results?

King Charles I School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is King Charles I School located?

King Charles I School is a secondary school in Kidderminster, Worcestershire (DY10 1XA).

How many pupils attend King Charles I School?

King Charles I School has around 1,128 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare King Charles I School with other schools?

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