King Charles I School
Hill Grove House, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1XAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
King Charles I School is a secondary school in Kidderminster for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 1st of 5 secondary schools in Kidderminster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 March 2023, report published 18 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 March 2023
Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum for all, centred on the study of a humanities subject and a modern foreign language at key stage 4. Leaders prioritise the development of reading. Pupils learn what leaders intend because teachers plan their lessons effectively. Teachers help pupils to remember in the long term what they have learned. Pupils achieve well. Leaders have addressed the issues identified in the previous inspection report. They continue to set high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Staff generally implement the behaviour policy fairly, although some inconsistencies remain. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. They take a positive approach to their studies. Staff resolve any bullying incidents. Pupils know who to turn to, and they feel safe. Pupils' mental health is supported effectively. In many cases, the support precisely meets their needs. Pupils respect others, including those different from themselves. They take part in a range of extra-curricular activities, including competitive sports and cadets. Staff prepare pupils, including those in the sixth form, well for the next stage in their education. Students enjoy life in the sixth form and achieve well.
What the school should improve
- A few staff do not implement the school's behaviour policy with the consistency and good judgement that leaders seek. As a result, pupils sometimes feel unsure about what sanction they can expect and think that they may have been treated unfairly. Leaders should ensure that all staff comply with their expectations and provide additional training for those who would benefit from it.
- A few pupils, many of whom are disadvantaged, do not attend school regularly. Their academic progress suffers as a result, and their behaviour often falls below the standards expected of the school. Leaders should embed their current strategies to engage these hard-to-reach pupils and their families with a view to improving their attendance, behaviour and outcomes.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
183 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
48 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,140 pupils on roll, with places for 1,304
Schools near King Charles I School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.6 |
| Baxter College | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 36.6 |
| Heathfield Knoll School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 38.3 |
| Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 36.8 |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention | Attainment 8: 42.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FOUR STONES GATEWAY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ruth Allen
- Phone
- 01562512880
- Address
- Hill Grove House, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1XA
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 138032
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.