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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Heathfield Knoll School is a private secondary-stage school in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, with a published age range of 0-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 0-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 0-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Heathfield Knoll School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 0-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Heathfield Knoll School's 30-acre Worcestershire setting supports a small, personalised community that runs from early years to Sixth Form. The present establishment opened in 1974 and is linked to the predecessor Knoll School. Its co-educational, non-boarding structure covers the early years, junior and senior phases, with a sixth form and an age range extending to 19.
From Year 7 to Year 11, small classes and continuous assessment shape support through the GCSE years. The senior curriculum combines separate sciences, languages and music with Land Based Studies, Dance and Ancient History. In Sixth Form, teaching can be offered in person, in small groups or remotely, alongside A levels, GCSE resits and Functional Skills where those routes meet a student's needs.
Academic, outdoor and practical experiences share the timetable. A house system brings pupils into sporting and non-sporting competitions, while residential visits run across Years 3 to 11. The Sixth Form occupies a converted coach house on the edge of the grounds, and Connect provides an additional specialist pathway for pupils who need more tailored support.
Admissions are direct and begin with a visit, application and taster day. Transfers between nursery, junior, senior and sixth-form phases are designed to be gradual. New starters can join in Year 7, Year 9 or another year group where a place is available, and enquiries are invited for both Sixth Form and Connect provision.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 56.3% grade 5+ in English and maths and 38.3 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Worcestershire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 38.3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 56.3%
- EBacc APS
- 3.12
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Worcestershire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 0-19
- Headteacher
- Mr L Collins
- Pupil roll
- 216 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire
- Postcode
- DY10 3QE
- Area
- Worcestershire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr L Collins
School contact
- School phone
- 01562850204
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- sixthform@hkschool.org.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01562850204
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 0-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Years 7-11 tuition including VAT
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 38.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 68.8% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 56.3% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.12 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 11 November 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 11 November 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Heathfield Knoll School handle admissions?
Heathfield Knoll School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Heathfield Knoll School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Heathfield Knoll School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Heathfield Knoll School?
Heathfield Knoll School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 11 November 2025.