Kingswood School

Independent

National rank

140

112

Rank last year

81%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

63.1%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Andrew Gordon-Brown

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

895 (11-18)

Head teacher

Andrew Gordon-Brown

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

895 (11-18)

Head teacher

Andrew Gordon-Brown

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

895 (11-18)

UK day fees per term*

£6,447 (11-18)

UK boarding fees per term*

£10,183-£13,962 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 131

Grade

%

A*

21

A

29.9

B

30.2

A*/A

50.9

A*-B

81

GCSE 2024 rank: 166

Grade

%

A*/9/8

40.7

A/7

22.4

A*/A/9/8/7

63.1

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2022
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to provide the highest quality of holistic education that meets the needs of the individual child. It seeks to encourage confidence, open-mindedness and tolerance along with creativity and a spirit of enquiry ... Pupils have high levels of academic achievement and are very successful in a wide range of other areas ... Pupils have a strong record of support for other pupils in and beyond the local community … [They] fully appreciate the importance of diversity and value it highly. Pupils demonstrate excellent levels of self-confidence, resilience and self-esteem … [and] have a strong sense of morality.” There was an additional inspection in 2024.
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About the school

  • Success in maths, biology, chemistry and physics Olympiads and in Philosothons (competitions exploring philosophical and ethical issues) shows that a Kingswood education is about more than a strong exam performance.
  • In Year 12, students participate in a work experience week, exploring future careers in a diverse range of businesses which have included funeral directors, vets, dentists, and pharmacies.
  • There are more than 100 activities available, from climbing to macramé craft, debating to Dungeons & Dragons, and jazz orchestra to learning Mandarin. Activities run before school, at lunchtime and after school.
  • The Kingswood for Life programme shares age-appropriate information through assemblies, tutor groups and house meetings. Each student has a tutor who supports their academic and pastoral needs.
  • Means-tested bursaries are available. Pupils whose parents are in the British armed forces or work for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office are eligible for a boarding fee discount of 10 per cent in Years 7 and 8, and 20 per cent from Year 9 onward. A sibling boarding discount of 10 per cent is also available.
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