The King's School, Gloucester
Gloucester, Gloucestershire · GL1 2BG
King's School, Gloucester is a well-established independent co-educational day school spanning ages 3–18, serving the Cotswolds region with a comprehensive through-school model from Little King's kindergarten to sixth form. The school maintains a traditional independent sector ethos with emphasis on pastoral care, academic breadth, and co-curricular excellence. As an all-through institution, it benefits from strong vertical integration and continuity of provision, though it remains non-selective at entry and serves a diverse local and regional family base.
- →All-through provision allowing smooth progression from age 3 without repeated entry assessments
- →Strong pastoral and duty-of-care reputation in a co-educational day environment
- →Broad co-curricular offer including sport, music, and drama integrated into school culture
Who thrives here
Families seeking a nurturing, broad-based independent education without boarding pressures, where children can remain in one institution from early years through sixth form. Pupils who benefit from a structured traditional environment and thrive with strong pastoral scaffolding suit the school well.
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Contact & visit
Pitt Street
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
GL1 2BG
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at The King's School, Gloucester?
Day fees at The King's School, Gloucester are approximately £28,500 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into The King's School, Gloucester?
The King's School, Gloucester 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, Gloucester's exam results?
At The King's School, Gloucester, 18% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 47.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is The King's School, Gloucester a boarding school?
The King's School, Gloucester is a day school in Gloucester and does not offer boarding.
What is The King's School, Gloucester's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated The King's School, Gloucester “Excellent” (2018).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and safeguarding culture across all-through cohort
✓Family atmosphere and continuity from early years to sixth form
✓Accessible co-curricular breadth without excessive specialization pressure
Common concerns
!Limited transparency regarding recent academic performance data and destinations (not yet Ofsted inspected as of this profile)