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King James's School

State school · Knaresborough, HG5 8EB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,522 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,522 ·
Local authority
North Yorkshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Clare Martin

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Aspin Park Academy 21 %
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School 16 %
OtherUnkn 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Meadowside Academy 10 %
Hookstone Chase Primary School 7 %
Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy 7 %
Starbeck Primary Academy 5 %
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School 5 %
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy 5 %
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School 3 %
Willow Tree Community Primary School 3 %
Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School 2 %
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School 2 %
Deighton Gates Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
67%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48.9%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
33.31
LA avg.
35.65
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
90
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,522
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

King James Road
Knaresborough
North Yorkshire
HG5 8EB
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Telephone: 01423 866061

Email: admin@king-james.n-yorks.sch.uk

Website: https://www.king-james.co.uk

Local authority: North Yorkshire County Council

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School data & information King James's School King James Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8EB
1,522 Pupil numbers
17.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
90 Number of teachers
15 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48.9%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.10
LA avg.
46.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.15 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 256 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 252 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 257 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Astronomy GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 4
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
10.8%
LA avg.
21.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.31
LA avg.
35.65
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 9 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 B
Psychology GCE A level 42 C
Physics GCE A level 9 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 11 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 27 B
History GCE A level 36 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 11 B
Geography GCE A level 20 B
English Literature GCE A level 16 B
English Language GCE A level 9 C
Economics GCE A level 19 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 8 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 19 B
Biology GCE A level 14 B
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 6 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

King James's School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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