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The King's School

Worcestershire · WR1 2LL

AAB+ A-level

26.5%

9–7 GCSE

63.7%

Day fees

Not published

Inspection

Excellent

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King's Worcester is a well-established independent day school serving pupils aged 2–18 across three linked campuses (King's Nurseries, King's Hawford Prep, King's St Alban's Prep, and King's Worcester Senior/Sixth Form). Part of the Three Choirs Schools Group, it emphasises character development and purpose alongside academic achievement, rooted in over 500 years of educational heritage in the historic city of Worcester. The school positions itself as a progressive, forward-thinking community while honouring its long tradition.

  • All-through education from age 2–18 within a unified foundation, reducing transition disruption
  • Strong day-school provision with purpose-driven education philosophy and leadership emphasis
  • Rural and city-centre campus options offering choice between traditional prep settings and urban accessibility

Who thrives here

Families seeking continuity within an all-through independent system, and parents who value character education and purposeful learning alongside traditional academics. Pupils who thrive in a medium-sized, family-oriented community with clear pastoral structures.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports50th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peersno dataPastoral & wellbeing100th pct

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeAll-Through · Day
Founded1541
Number of pupils1,306
Day pupils189
Boarders266
Sixth form174
Age range3–18
GenderCo-educational
AssociationsISC
Settingmixed|urban-and-rural
LocationWorcester rail connections link to Birmingham, Hereford, and the Welsh Marches. City-centre campus walkable; rural Hawford site requires dedicated transport or bus access.
EthosChristian

Contact & visit

5, College Green, Worcester

Worcestershire

WR1 2LL

www.ksw.org.uk
01905721700
Dr Alison Oliver, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Worcester Foregate Street12 min
Worcester Shrub Hill15 min
Worcester city centre (bus services)5 min

Frequently asked questions

How do you get into The King's School?

The King's School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are The King's School's exam results?

At The King's School, 26.5% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 63.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is The King's School a boarding school?

The King's School is a day school in Worcestershire and does not offer boarding.

What is The King's School's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated The King's School “Excellent” (2018).

What parents say

Frequently praised

All-through continuity and family atmosphere across linked campuses

Strong pastoral care and character development emphasis

Good sports facilities and breadth of co-curricular opportunity

Common concerns

!No published Ofsted or ISI inspection data limits external validation of teaching quality and pastoral effectiveness