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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
The King's School, Gloucester is a private secondary-stage school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
The King's School, Gloucester
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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.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Founded by Henry VIII in 1541, The King's School, Gloucester remains one of the cathedral schools, with daily chapel in Gloucester Cathedral at the heart of its identity. Little King's, the Junior School and the Senior School form a co-educational day community from ages 3 to 18, with small classes and a historic setting. There is no boarding.
Languages, Classics and separately taught sciences are joined by discussion-based teaching, personalised tuition and Learning Skills support. Pupils begin classical study with Latin or Classical Civilisation, and can continue with Latin, Classical Civilisation or Greek through A Level. Cross-curricular projects and visits extend the classroom, including History work at Heritage Tours, Tintern Abbey and Berlin.
Sport, music and drama sit within the wider co-curricular programme. Senior entry is 11+ into Year 7, 13+ into Year 9 or Sixth Form, with some later places. Year 7 and Year 9 candidates sit mathematics, English and aptitude papers, bring schoolwork, attend interview and take part in a taster day. The process combines written assessment with a chance to experience the school day.
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
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 32.3 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 18% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Gloucestershire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 32.3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.70
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Gloucestershire 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
- 3-18
- Headteacher
- Mr David Morton
- Pupil roll
- 709 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Pitt Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
- Postcode
- GL1 2BG
- Area
- Gloucestershire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr David Morton
School contact
- School phone
- 01452337337
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01452337337
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £8,065-£9,500 per term for Years 7-13, including VAT where applicable, in 2026/27
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- 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 ?
- 32.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.70 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 18% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 39.94 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 23 June 2026
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 23 June 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does King's School, Gloucester handle admissions?
King's School, Gloucester 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, Gloucester?
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, Gloucester?
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, Gloucester?
King's School, Gloucester is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 23 June 2026.