Cirencester Kingshill School
Cirencester, GL7 1HS · Gloucestershire · secondary school
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18th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.2/10 against 887 of them, against 6.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.5 · 70 | 46% | 3.24 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.08 · 56 | 38% | 2.15 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.4 · 62 | 15% | 0.96 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cirencester Kingshill School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was +0.08, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 806 pupils against a stated capacity of 980. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to the national baseline? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Cirencester Kingshill School
Overview
Cirencester Kingshill School has undergone a period of “rapid improvement” driven by its ethos of “shaping greater futures,” resulting in rising examination outcomes and a “calm learning environment.” The report highlights that pupils feel “happy and safe” and are proud of their achievements, with leaders successfully raising expectations for behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been revised to be “broad and more ambitious,” with increasing numbers of pupils completing the English Baccalaureate.
- Reading is prioritised through a “curated reading collection” and targeted interventions that help pupils develop “fluency and confidence.”
- Pupils benefit from “rich selection of extra-curricular opportunities,” including drama productions and leadership roles that foster positive community engagement.
- Attendance has improved significantly due to “targeted pastoral support” that addresses barriers to learning.
- Pupils are “well prepared for adult life” through lessons on relationships, healthy lifestyles, and careers, alongside learning about diverse world views.
Areas to improve
- The planned curriculum is “not always implemented as intended,” meaning some pupils lack equal opportunities to develop knowledge and skills; the school must ensure effective implementation across all areas.
- Recent changes to provision require “further embedding” to achieve their full positive impact; leaders must implement and review ongoing plans to assure governance of their effectiveness.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.3 |
| 2024/25 | 48.2 |
| 2025/26 | 48.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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