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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
King's House Moorlands is a private secondary-stage school in Luton, Luton, with a published age range of 5-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 5-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 5-16
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
King's House Moorlands
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 5-16
- 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
Rapid expansion into the secondary years defines King's House Moorlands: its upper age rose to 13 in 2021, 14 in 2023 and 16 in 2024. It is now a mixed independent day school for ages 5 to 16 in Luton, with no boarding. In October 2024, it received a Good judgement overall. Behaviour and attitudes and personal development were both judged Outstanding.
Pupils were achieving well across the age range, while the growing curriculum brought new content, daily phonics for younger children and a new system for tracking reading progress. The school did not use alternative provision and met the independent-school standards. The expansion matters because the secondary offer is relatively recent rather than a long-established sixth-form model.
Performances, residentials, music, clubs, house captaincy, prefect roles and the school council give pupils varied responsibilities and experiences. Older pupils visited businesses and universities. Some curriculum changes and assessment practice still needed time and sharper implementation in October 2024, so the Good judgement sits alongside a school continuing to develop. The Leagrave setting, mixed 5-to-16 registration and no-boarding status remain part of its identity.
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.
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
- 5-16
- Principal
- Mrs Jade Christie
- Pupil roll
- 190 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton
- Postcode
- LU4 9JY
- Area
- Luton
School leadership
- Principal
- Mrs Jade Christie
School contact
- School phone
- 01582491430
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01582491430
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 5-16
- 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: 1 October 2024
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 1
- Personal development
- 1
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-10-01. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does King's House Moorlands handle admissions?
King's House Moorlands handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to King's House Moorlands?
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's House Moorlands?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for King's House Moorlands?
King's House Moorlands is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 1 October 2024.