Kings' School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5PNOpen in maps

Kings' School is a secondary school in Winchester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 2nd of 3 secondary schools in Winchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 7 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

355 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score57.8

57.8, 11.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths65.1%

65.1%, 19.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths78.3%

78.3%, 13.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc54.1%

54.1%, 13.6 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.36

5.36, 1.27 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,737 pupils on roll, with places for 1,800

Eligible for free school meals17.8%

17.8%, 8.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15.1%

15.1%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9%

9%, 5.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kings' School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Westgate School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 59.8
Winchester College1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 40.7
Henry Beaufort School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.5
St Swithuns3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 45.2
Thornden School5 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptionalAttainment 8: 59.9

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Dr James Adams
Phone
01962861161
Website
kings-hants.com
Address
Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5PN
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
116468

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.