Kings Langley School
Kings Langley, WD4 9HN · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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52nd of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 712 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 4.6/10 nationally. 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 | 39.5 · 36 | 30% | 1.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.07 · 55 | 25% | 1.38 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.9 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Langley School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.07 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Orienteering, Origami, and Circus skills clubs, participate in Dance and Drawing, and take overnight trips to outdoor activity centres.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,122 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,143. 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 to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Kings Langley School
Overview
Kings Langley School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and benefit from "warm and positive relationships" with staff. The report highlights a well-planned curriculum that builds complexity over time, supported by knowledgeable teachers who help pupils achieve well. While the school excels in personal development and reading, there are inconsistencies in teaching practices that occasionally limit pupils' ability to deepen their understanding of complex knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils feel "happy and safe" due to strong relationships and an effective character development programme that promotes "calm and civilised" behaviour.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and carefully planned, ensuring pupils have the foundations needed for advanced study, particularly in subjects like mathematics.
- Reading is a "real strength," with targeted support for early readers and careful text selection to develop comprehension, resulting in "confident and fluent readers."
- Personal development is "very effective," offering a "vast range of enrichment opportunities," including residential trips and leadership roles for every child.
- Staff workload and well-being are prioritised through a comprehensive programme that staff "highly value."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff implement "highly effective teaching strategies consistently well," as some teachers do not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to engage in deeper discussion or extend their knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.6 |
| 2024/25 | 48.6 |
| 2025/26 | 46.9 |
| 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
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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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