King Charles I School
About King Charles I School
King Charles I School in Kidderminster holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, with every category assessed — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision — all rated Good. That consistency is worth noting, but the most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of -0. 33, which places the school in the 'Below average' banding nationally. This means that, on average, pupils achieved about a third of a grade less per subject across eight GCSEs than students with similar prior attainment elsewhere. In the West Midlands, that ranks King Charles I 253rd out of 371 schools, and within Worcestershire it sits 20th out of 47 state secondaries. The local authority average Progress 8 is -0. 21, so the school is slightly behind the typical Worcestershire school, though it's worth remembering that the LA itself is below the national average of zero.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2023Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Source: kingcharlesschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Charles I School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications