Cirencester Kingshill School
Kingshill Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cirencester Kingshill School is a secondary school in Cirencester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 22nd of 39 secondary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 May 2025, report published 18 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
Cirencester Kingshill School has been through a period of rapid improvement driven by the school ethos of 'shaping greater futures'. The school is ambitious for pupils to achieve highly. The impact of leaders' work since the last inspection has resulted in improvements across many areas of the school. Pupils' examination outcomes are rising as a result. The school 'STEPS' set out the personal characteristics that pupils at Kingshill will develop during their time at the school. Pupils speak confidently about how the steps of ambition and kindness are important for the whole school community. Alongside these, the school has raised the expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils are clear about their responsibility for following the school rules and appreciate the calm learning environment. This makes them feel happy and safe. Pupils are particularly proud of the rewards that they receive. Pupils enjoy leadership roles within the school. Members of the student council feel heard when they make suggestions for change. Sports leaders act as positive role models for other pupils, both within the school and across the local community. A rich selection of extra-curricular opportunities develops pupils' talents and interests. For example, drama productions are a highlight of the school year.
What the school should improve
- The planned curriculum is not always implemented as intended to effectively meet the needs of pupils. This means that pupils do not have the same opportunities to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding. The school should ensure that the curriculum is implemented effectively across all areas of the curriculum.
- The changes the school has made to improve the quality of provision need further embedding to have the full positive impact on pupils. The school should ensure that the ongoing plans are implemented and reviewed. This will provide leaders and those responsible for governance with assurances that actions are having the desired positive impact, thus informing future leadership decisions.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
158 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
806 pupils on roll, with places for 980
Schools near Cirencester Kingshill School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Deer Park School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.5 |
| Farmor's School | 7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 49.1 |
| Great Western Academy | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.5 |
| Thomas Keble School | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.6 |
| Abbey Park School | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CIRENCESTER KINGSHILL SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jo Lindley
- Phone
- 01285651511
- Address
- Kingshill Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1HS
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 137217
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.