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King Charles I School

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King Charles I School

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

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.9school · 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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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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

43.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.646.4
2023/2443.346.4
2024/2543.946.0

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
2022/23+0.060.00
2023/24-0.330.00
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
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

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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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Nearby secondary schools

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2.35 km away · Community special school
Good
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2.54 km away · Academy converter
Good
Heathfield Knoll School
2.65 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Jan 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. 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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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