Kingsley School

Since 2022, Robert Pavis, previously deputy head (pastoral) at Gordon’s School, Surrey. A head on a mission, he is 100 per cent committed to putting this school firmly on the map. He was drawn to the role as he saw the potential in Kingsley, which

The Kingsley motto ‘we will get everyone in’ stands true, but as the reputation grows so do the applications: waiting lists anticipated with several year groups already full. Priority places for those at the prep or with siblings at the school.

Post GCSEs, 60 per cent head to pastures new, many to the bigger pond and broader academic options of Exeter College, but others to Petroc College for tertiary vocational courses. School is addressing retention by opening up wider options of land-

In 2024, 21 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 12 per cent A*/A at A level. GCSE figures include those from the Grenville Centre.

Mornings are front loaded in the core subjects with ‘shorter, punchier and more engaging’ lessons. The afternoons are for project-based ‘expanded curriculum’. In essence, this is applying cross-curricular solutions to real world problems via a ser

Inspirational catering for special educational needs is one of this school’s unique selling points, setting it far ahead of its competitors and giving many parents the chance to educate siblings with varying educational or social needs together in

Art is confined to small attic rooms, but despite the rather uninspirational setting the department was lively and art is a popular choice here. The school is addressing what parents referred to as a ‘fluctuating focus on art’ by signing up to Art

Sport is a mixed bag in every sense of the world. There are many options, ensuring that every child can find something to excel at and enjoy. Gymnastics, surfing and judo have their own academies at the school and train several pupils to a nationa

Boarding is on offer from year 7, with separate sex houses until the sixth form, where boarding is mixed. The three boarding houses are in varying states of repair; the co-educational Longfield sixth form house has recently had a makeover with sev

Pastoral care here is exemplary. It is rare at a school to have every pupil you speak to singing the praises of every member of staff but it is absolutely the case here. The school’s mantra revolves around mental health and emotional wellbeing. If

This is a modest and relatively small private school rather than a state-of-the-art, shiny beacon. Most parents work hard to fund their children’s places and the result is a school that is grounded, accepting and a genuine reflection of the local

School is proudly pushing its 100 per cent scholarship offer in the sixth form for those with outstanding academic results or sporting contributions. Scholarships available throughout the school, offering up to 100 per cent off fees in academic, s

It is all about mental health and happiness here. If you are looking for a rounded, family-minded, nurturing school where children thrive while discovering new skills and experiences alongside fantastic academic provision, there is no need to look