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Kings Langley School

State school · Kings Langley, WD4 9HN
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,104 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,104 ·
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr David Fisher

Entrance

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

Kings Langley Primary School 23 %
Other 18 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Abbots Langley School 12 %
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School 11 %
Bovingdon Primary Academy 10 %
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield 8 %
St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury 4 %
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School 4 %
Two Waters Primary School 3 %
Sarratt Church of England Primary School 2 %
Tudor Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

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

School
79%
LA avg.
70%
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
46.8%
LA avg.
53.7%
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 level - Average points score (2024)

School
30.68
LA avg.
36.38
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
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
59
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,104
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

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Contact the school

Address

Love Lane
Kings Langley
Hertfordshire
WD4 9HN
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Telephone: 01923 264504

Email: head@kls.herts.sch.uk

Website: http://www.kls.herts.sch.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Kings Langley School Love Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9HN
1,104 Pupil numbers
13.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
59 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
46.8%
LA avg.
53.7%
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
47.60
LA avg.
50.20
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)

0.07 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 185 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 115 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 179 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 183 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 6

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

School
9.2%
LA avg.
19.5%
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
30.68
LA avg.
36.38
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 14 B
Psychology GCE A level 11 B
Physics GCE A level 9 C
Mathematics GCE A level 20 B
History GCE A level 15 B
Geography GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 B
Economics GCE A level 14 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 8 C
Chemistry GCE A level 8 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 19 C
Biology GCE A level 11 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Kings Langley 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.

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.9 %
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
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