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The King's School

Wakefield, WF8 4JFSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
Progress 8
+0.10
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
220 1st-choice / 202 places
Ranking
#1,304
of 3,141 nationally

About The King's School

The King's School sits within the Wakefield local authority, a secondary state school for mixed pupils aged 11 to 16. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 8th out of 18 schools of its type, placing it in the middle of the pack. The top-performing peers in the area are Castleford Academy, Trinity Academy Cathedral, and Horbury Academy, each with higher ranking scores. The school is led by headteacher Marie Evans and has a capacity of 1,050 pupils, currently home to 1,038 students. A quarter of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that reflects the broader demographic of the area. The school does not have a sixth form or nursery provision, and it is not a boarding school. Its religious character is listed as 'does not apply', making it a secular option for families in Wakefield.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMill Hill Lane, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 4JF
HeadteacherMarie Evans
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils1,038
Free School Meals (FSM)24.0%
School Capacity1,038 / 1,050 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Sixth Form CentreSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsLibraryScience LabsAstro TurfTennis CourtsDining HallSports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RugbyMartial ArtsFootballNetballRowingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperOrchestraScience ClubGardeningChoirDebateDramaModel United NationsYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 14:35

Source: kings.patrust.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The King's School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.