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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Academic Progress: Achievement is good; progress has recently improved.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and very positive attitudes contribute strongly to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and understand well how students learn.
Current Educational Practices: Staff value opportunities to share best practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is generally good but some lessons are too teacher-dominated.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers testified positively about carefully-supported transitions.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are positive about the school and its efforts.
Communication: Some features of communication could be more helpful.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders have a good understanding of how the school can do better.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Steps taken have significantly boosted progress made by boys.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel very safe due to good supervision and the confident ethos.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's safeguarding arrangements meet requirements.
Extracurricular Offerings: Outstanding and well-supported range of extra opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Curriculum strongly enriched with extra activities aiding in overall development.
Outdoor Facilities: Participation in sport is above average.
Career Counselling Services: Students are well-prepared for future education or employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Achievement in the large sixth form is good.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Care, support, and guidance for all groups, including SEND, are exceptional.
Subjects Offered: Very good choice of courses and enriching extra activities available.
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King James's School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1542 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Founded in 1616 by Dr Chaloner, with a charter from King James I, the school has enjoyed a long and distinguished history in which the continuing factor has been a tradition of academic excellence and service to the local community. With a catchment area that goes well beyond the tiny, historic market town of Knaresborough itself, King James's Comprehensive Institution has been a highly successful 11鈥�18 school since 1971.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 63% | 92% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.80% | 11.60% | 37.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 48.93% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 3.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 253 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 37.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 50.98% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 25.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 15.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 19.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 3.29 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 249 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 84.51% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 33.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 29.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 11.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.11% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 8 | 33.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 4 | 48.25% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 25.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 13.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.55 | 3.22 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 124 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 31.15% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 35.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 6.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 6.7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 1 | 34.22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 4 | 47.36% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 22.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 12.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 6 | 17.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 3.2 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 73.97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 262 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 67.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 24.42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 35.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 0.61% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 46.79% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 25.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 18.69% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 83.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 271 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 54.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 29.03% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 36.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 6.87% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.17% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.86 | 31.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.08 | 29.43 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.80% | 16.68% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 142 | 159 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 54.92% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.96% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 23.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.4% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.25 | 35.42 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.1 | 33.64 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.0% | 21.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 116 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 55.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 7.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 22.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.57 2 | 31.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.06 4 | 29.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.7% | 18.36% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 181 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 56.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 7.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 25.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.41% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.14 1 | 31.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.65 4 | 30.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.6% | 18.38% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 36.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 18.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.73 | 29.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.45 | 32.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.6% | 17.41% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 39 | 42.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.65% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 24.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 2.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King James's School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
