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The King's School

State school · Pontefract, WF8 4JF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,038 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,038 ·
Local authority
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Marie Evans

Entrance

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

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School 22 %
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School 17 %
St Giles C of E Academy 14 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School 12 %
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School 6 %
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School 4 %
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 4 %
De Lacy Primary School 4 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

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

School
56.5%
LA avg.
47.3%
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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
49
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,038
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Mill Hill Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4JF
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Telephone: 01977 601701

Email: admin@kings.wakefield.sch.uk

Website: http://kings.patrust.org.uk

Local authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

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School data & information The King's School Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF
1,038 Pupil numbers
24 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
49 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
56.5%
LA avg.
47.3%
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
49.00
LA avg.
45.30
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)

0.10 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 140 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 9
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 144 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 9
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 9
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The King'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.

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.7 %
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.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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