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King's School
- Secondary
- Brighton and Hove BN3 8BN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Content builds progressively; regular assessments address gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behavior; bullying not tolerated.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Current Educational Practices: Staff training supports non-specialists well.
Strengths and Challenges: Strength in literacy and vocabulary; needs improvement in computing and PE curriculum depth.
Opportunities for Involvement: Extensive extra-curricular activities attended by all groups.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective in dealing with minor behavioral issues quickly and very effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Working hard to raise the profile of languages and develop a reading culture.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Zero-tolerance policy on bullying, harassment, and violence.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with effective early intervention and timely referrals.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and trips abroad.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enrichment days designed to encourage independence and responsibility.
Career Counselling Services: Well-organised careers education programme with mentoring by business leaders and university visits.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Lessons adapted successfully for pupils with SEND; well-known and supported.
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About Us
King's School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 876 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm excited to be the headteacher of this innovative school, which opened its doors in September 2013. A small group of parents who genuinely care about our neighbourhood and its residents dreamed up the idea of an inclusive, successful, Christian secondary school for Brighton and Hove. King's School is the product of their tenacious efforts, the wonderful assistance they received from the neighbourhood, and the help of the Russell Education Trust, which has recently launched four other outstanding new schools. At King's School RET, we want every student to fulfil their academic and personal potential in a loving, Christian environment where they are completely acknowledged and appreciated. Our four guiding principles of Love, Forgiveness, Respect, and Responsibility serve as the foundation for everything we do. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and enrich through these ideals. I hope you enjoy exploring this website and learning more about our unique, joyful, and educational community.
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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 | 0.57 | 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 | 54.3 | 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 | 66% | 29.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 40.43% | 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 | 37% | 26.35% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 12.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 17.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.86 | 2.65 | 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 | 94% | 85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 97 | 159 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 26.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 10.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 63% | 38.43% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.93% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.93% | 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 | 0.71 | 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 | 59.7 | 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 | 71% | 33.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 43.14% | 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 | 42% | 30.45% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 18.68% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 23.14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.35 | 2.92 | 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% | 90.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 99 | 163 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 88.79% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 12.07% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 37.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 10.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.19 | 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 | 51.8 | 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 | 52% 1 | 31.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 1 | 45.38% | 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 | 65% | 32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 7 | 14.48% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% 4 | 19.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.82 | 2.91 | 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 | - | 90.77% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.08% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 32.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.46% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.08% | 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 50.4 | 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 | 53% | 32.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 44.6% | 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 | 62% | 24.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 13.4% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 17.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 2.91 | 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 | - | 69.54% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.92% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.62% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.05% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.16% | 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 | - | 24.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.95% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.16% | 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 | - | 65.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 168 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.85% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.15% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King's School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1