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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
The King's School is a private secondary-stage school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, with a published age range of 4-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 4-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
The King's School
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Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- 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.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
The King's School in Harpenden is an independent Christian day school for children from age 4 to 16. It began in Hemel Hempstead in 1982 with 75 pupils and moved to Elmfield in 1987. Primary and secondary departments share one site, with Highfield Preschool nearby. The school accepts applicants from across the Christian community and describes small classes, close relationships and individual support as central to its work.
The curriculum broadly follows the National Curriculum through a biblical worldview. Assessment is continuous, with Year 6 Rising Stars assessments; GCSE courses begin at different points in Year 9. Options include English, mathematics, science, religious studies, languages, history, geography, art, music and PE. There is no in-house Sixth Form, so pupils normally move to local sixth forms and colleges at 16.
Daily life is described through character, practical as well as academic subjects and opportunities to contribute to the community. Admissions cover the Foundation Class, primary years and secondary Years 7 to 10; new Year 11 pupils are not normally accepted. The process uses an enquiry form, a meeting with the Headteacher and a tour. There is no formal entrance examination, although a visit may include benchmarking papers.
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
- 87% grade 5+ in English and maths and 59.3 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Hertfordshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 59.3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 87%
- EBacc APS
- 5.28
- EBacc entry
- 21.7%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Hertfordshire 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
- 4-16
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew J Reeves
- Pupil roll
- 169 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
- Postcode
- AL5 4DU
- Area
- Hertfordshire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew J Reeves
School contact
- School phone
- 01582767566
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- kings.pa@thekingsschool.com
- Admissions phone
- 01582767566
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- 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
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 59.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 87% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 87% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.28 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 27 February 2024
- 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 2024 records an inspection beginning 27 February 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does King's School handle admissions?
King's School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to King's 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 King's School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for King's School?
King's School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 27 February 2024.