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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
King of Kings is a private secondary-stage school in Salford, Salford, with a published age range of 3-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
King of Kings
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- 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.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Accelerated Christian Education gives King of Kings its distinctive academic shape. The mixed, non-denominational Christian school serves children from the early years to Sixth Form in Salford, with Christian teaching and leadership preparation woven through daily life. It moved to St Luke's Parish Hall on Derby Road in November 2023 and has no boarding.
Students work through individualised, non-graded PACEs at a level that can vary by subject. Core study includes mathematics, English grammar and literature, social studies, science, word building and Biblical Studies, with French, Latin, German, Spanish, Greek, design technology, art, cookery and computing among the options. Older students work towards the International Certificate of Christian Education as their route towards further study, work and university.
The Learning Centre gives the model a physical rhythm: each student has an individual workspace, follows a diagnosed programme, sets targets and calls for help when needed. Quiet morning study gives way to practical lessons, investigations, group work and computer activity, with assemblies, devotionals and weekly Scripture or Chapel lessons. Entry uses reading-readiness or diagnostic testing rather than age alone. Fees cover teaching, core and complementary activities and most materials; trips and the European Student Convention may cost extra.
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
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
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
- 3-18
- Headteacher
- Mrs Brenda Lewis
- Pupil roll
- 28 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Derby Road, Salford
- Postcode
- M6 5YD
- Area
- Salford
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Brenda Lewis
School contact
- School phone
- 07786228508
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 07786228508
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- 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
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 10 February 2026
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Early years provision
- Expected standard
- Post-16 provision
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2026-02-10. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does King of Kings handle admissions?
King of Kings handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to King of Kings?
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 King of Kings?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for King of Kings?
King of Kings is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 10 February 2026.