The King's School
Hampshire, Hampshire, South East · SO50 7DB
A small Christian independent school in Hampshire, The King's School educates around 236 pupils from the ages of 4 to 16, with 11+ entry into its senior years. The intimate scale is central to its character, allowing pupils to be known as individuals rather than lost in a crowd. Inspectors from the ISI rated the school good overall in its most recent inspection, and judged personal development to be excellent, with all compliance standards met. Led by Head Mrs Caroline Santer, it is a non-selective-feeling, family-orientated setting that takes pupils through to GCSE.
236
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-16
- Pupils
- 236
- Location
- Hampshire, Hampshire, South East
- Website
- www.thekingsschool.org.uk
- Telephone
- 023 8060 0986
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Caroline Santer
Latest results
Attainment 8
45.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
47%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils sit GCSEs, and the school's average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 sits just below the national average of 46.9. The proportion achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is 47%, exactly in line with the national figure. These results suggest a school delivering solid, broadly typical outcomes rather than headline-grabbing ones.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 31 January 2023
The last word
A small, Christian-rooted school where personal development is rated excellent and every pupil can be known by name. A good fit for families wanting a nurturing, individual education through to GCSE.
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The King's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The King's School located?
The King's School is located at Lakesmere House, Allington Lane, Fair Oak, Hampshire, SO50 7DB.
What type of school is The King's School?
The King's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend The King's School?
The King's School has approximately 236 pupils on roll.
What is The King's School's inspection rating?
The King's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 31 January 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.