King Charles I School

About King Charles I School

King Charles I School is an academy converter in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,128 pupils on roll. It is part of FOUR STONES GATEWAY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.1 (2025/26). 27.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Worcestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,128 / 1,304 (87%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 March 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hill Grove House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XA

Phone

01562512880

Head Teacher

Ruth Allen

Website

http://www.kingcharlesschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is King Charles I School?

King Charles I School is an academy converter in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does King Charles I School have?

King Charles I School has 1,128 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is King Charles I School's Ofsted rating?

King Charles I School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 March 2023).

How does King Charles I School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at King Charles I School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.1 in 2025/26.

Is King Charles I School part of an academy trust?

Yes — King Charles I School is part of FOUR STONES GATEWAY TRUST.

Where is King Charles I School?

King Charles I School is located at Hill Grove House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XA.