SchoolScoresKing Charles I School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Hill Grove House, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1XA
01562 512880 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 March 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
183 pupils in this year group.
36% — 5 points below the Worcestershire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 44 | 44.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
187 pupils in this year group.
95% — 2 points above the Worcestershire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 30% | 31% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 14% | 17% | 13% |
| Further education college | 47% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
48 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 11% | 18% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 38% | 43% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.5 | 32 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 108 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 13 | 0% | 23% | 40% |
| Psychology | 13 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| History | 12 | 8% | 17% | 23% |
| Law | 10 | 10% | 10% | 17% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 7 | 0% | 14% | 38% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 7 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics (Further), English Language and Literature, Government and Politics, Physics, Sociology, German, Economics, English Literature, Media/Film/Tv Studies, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Polish, Religious Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
52 students in this year group.
88% — 6 points above the Worcestershire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 38% | 35% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
48 students in this year group.
71% — 13 points above the Worcestershire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 71% | 58% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 21% | 16% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 70% | 71% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Worcestershire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 214 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 188 |
| Of those, offered a place | 186 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 301 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 28 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 28.0% | 22.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 9.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 49% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 44% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.6% | 23.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 57% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1 | 13.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.27% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 56% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 81% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2% | 11.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Holy Trinity School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Baxter College 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Heathfield Knoll School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 38% A*/A at A level
- Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 0% A*/A at A level
- Wolverley CofE Secondary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wribbenhall School 2.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is King Charles I School's Ofsted rating?
King Charles I School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 March 2023.
How did King Charles I School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Is King Charles I School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 188 families put King Charles I School as their first choice for 214 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 186 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138032.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.