King Charles I School

A good academy converter school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for King Charles I School.

Kidderminster, DY101XA Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
47.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.33
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.8%
Continue in education or training
55.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 61.0%
Sustained employment
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hill Grove House
Comberton Road
Kidderminster, DY101XA
Phone
1562512880
Website
kingcharlesschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138032
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hill Grove House, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1XA
Website
http://www.kingcharlesschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOUR STONES GATEWAY TRUST
Capacity
1,304 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,105
Free School Meals
30.5% (337 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (44 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
61.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
29.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
2.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
61%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
49 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
32.4 (+13.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
69 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
138
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,105 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We have high expectations of you because we care about you."

AMBITION COMMITMENT CREATIVITY INTEGRITY

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Ruth Allen introduces the school as ambitious and welcoming, with a focus on high expectations, strong pastoral support, and a values-driven culture (Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, Integrity) that aims to develop confident, resilient learners who succeed academically and personally.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lego Club

Curriculum Highlights

Wide range of A level and applied courses offered through collaboration with Haybridge High School and Hagley Catholic High School GCSE maths and English must be continued if a student does not achieve a grade 4, as part of their study programme Sixth Form study programme includes tutorials, assemblies, work experience, study skills, and study support, with opportunities for accredited and non-accredited enrichment (including EPQ, DofE, Young Enterprise, debating, charity and volunteering) Annual Careers and Higher Education Fair, industry talks, HE briefings and university masterclasses, with a week-long work experience in Year 12 to prepare for employment or higher education All A Level qualifications will be two-year programmes with external examinations at the end of the two-year period

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provisions are described in detail. The school operates a Communication Centre across its Borrington and Hillgrove sites, providing a dedicated space with three classrooms, quiet rooms, a social skills area, and a kitchen/dining area. It employs a SENCO (Julie Morgan) and multiple Assistant SENCOs, alongsideAchievement Assistants who act as key workers. The provision focuses on an inclusive, mainstream-focused approach with tailored support, including Quality First Teaching, and targeted interventions (e.g., Lexia and Thinking Reading) outside lessons. It outlines pathways to external assessment via local authorities and partner services, and outlines exam access arrangements and transition support.

Admissions Criteria

King Charles I School is open to all students. Admissions policies exist for Year 7 and Year 12 (including ongoing consultation for Year 12 admissions). The school provides information about catchment areas, admission policies for different year groups, in-year admissions, and arrangements for admission appeals.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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