Kings' School
Winchester, SO22 5PN · Hampshire · secondary school
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7th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire 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 — 8.6/10 against 866 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 67.8 · 89 | 30% | 2.66 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.36 · 76 | 25% | 1.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.6 · 90 | 10% | 0.90 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.8, compared with a national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.36 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs such as Graphic Novel, Dungeons and Dragons, debating, Puzzle, Foreign Film, and Chess. Sports include badminton, basketball, hockey, athletics, netball, football, rugby, and tennis. Arts and music options cover choir, brass band, orchestra, puppetry, song composition, and photography. Trips visit the New Forest, ski centres, the Natural History Museum, and theatres. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,737 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,800. 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.
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How does the school support pupils to maintain their progress
What Ofsted said about Kings' School
Overview
Kings’ School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The report highlights a community where pupils feel proud and supported, noting that leaders have a clear vision for improvement, particularly regarding outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as ‘impeccable’, with a strong ethos of doing ‘the right thing at the right time for the right reasons’.
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious’ and coherent, with teachers using ‘impressive subject knowledge’ to inspire pupils.
- There is an ‘exceptional range of extra-curricular activities’ that embodies the aim of ‘discovering brilliance in everyone’.
- Pupils are ‘prepared exceptionally well for their next steps’ through effective careers programmes and personal development education.
- Leaders and staff are committed to the shared aim of ensuring excellent opportunities benefit all pupils, working under the motto ‘una laborantes’ (working together).
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that extensive plans to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, particularly those eligible for free school meals, are ‘implemented fully’.
- Leaders and governors should be ‘rigorous in monitoring the impact’ of these strategies to close the attainment gap.
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 | 57.2 |
| 2024/25 | 57.8 |
| 2025/26 | 58.6 |
| 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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