King Charles I School
Kidderminster, DY10 1XA · Worcestershire · secondary school
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24th of 31 secondary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 2.4/10 against 823 of them, against 2.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.5 · 26 | 30% | 0.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.33 · 25 | 25% | 0.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.1 · 29 | 10% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King Charles I School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. In 2024/25, 35.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.33 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Debate, Chess, and Cards Clubs, as well as Peer and Academic Mentoring. Other activities include Current affairs quizzes, Gardening, and Charities and Events. Sports options include Football and use of the Fitness suite, while arts provision includes British Sign Language. Trips include University Visits and Subject Trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,140 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,304. 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? What specific support is available for students aiming for university?
What Ofsted said about King Charles I School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" and achieve well, supported by knowledgeable teachers who plan lessons effectively. Leaders have addressed previous issues and maintain high expectations, resulting in a calm environment where pupils feel safe and are well prepared for their next educational stages.
Strengths
- Teachers use technical vocabulary and effective strategies, such as mini whiteboards and questioning, to help pupils "remember in the long term what they have learned."
- The curriculum is broad, with a strong focus on reading development; weaker readers receive support and "catch up quickly."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn well," supported by accurate identification of needs and "warm relationships with staff."
- The careers programme is highlighted as a strength, providing "wide-ranging and impartial advice" to prepare pupils for life after school.
- Sixth-form students "enjoy life" at the school and achieve well, benefiting from a varied enrichment programme.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff implement the behaviour policy with consistency, as some inconsistencies cause pupils to feel treated "unfairly."
- Strategies to engage pupils with poor attendance, particularly disadvantaged pupils, need to be embedded to improve their attendance, behaviour, and academic outcomes.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are well trained to identify risks and that pupils feel safe and know how to raise concerns confidentially.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.3 |
| 2024/25 | 44.0 |
| 2025/26 | 42.1 |
| 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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