Independent

The King's School

Harpenden, Hertfordshire, East of England · AL5 4DU

With just 176 pupils, The King's School is a notably small independent school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, where each year group is intimate and the atmosphere close-knit. Families drawn to a more personal setting, rather than the bustle of a large institution, will find much to consider here. Entry is at age 11, and the school's results suggest a focused academic environment that punches well above the national norm.

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Overview & data

Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 176
Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, East of England
Website: www.thekingsschool.com

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Latest results

Attainment 8

59.3

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

78%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Academic outcomes are a clear strength. The school's average Attainment 8 score of 59.3 sits comfortably above the national average of 46.9, and 78% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. In a school of this size, those figures point to careful attention to individual progress.

The last word

A small, fee-paying school with results that stand out against the national picture. Best suited to families who value a close community alongside genuine academic ambition.

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