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The King's School

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The King's School

Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4JF

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Pupils
1,038
Ages
11-16
FSM
24.0%
Attainment 8
49.9
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.0%
Basics 9-5
58.3%

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
46.6%
EBacc APS
4.51
EBacc 9-5
19.9%
EBacc 9-4
32.5%
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About The King's School

The King's School is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. The school has around 1,038 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4JF | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Jun 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The King's School

What is The King's School's Ofsted rating?
The King's School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The King's School's latest exam results?
The King's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The King's School located?
The King's School is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF8 4JF).
How many pupils attend The King's School?
The King's School has around 1,038 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The King's School with other schools?
View The King'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 Wakefield.