King's College London
URN: 133874 • London SE1 8WA
Overview
- Name
- King's College London
- URN
- 133874
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward Byrne (since 2025) , Principal and President
- Telephone
- 02078365454
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- James Clark Maxwell Building, London SE1 8WA
Summary
King's College London, founded in 1829, is a prestigious higher education institution located in the heart of London. With a diverse student body of over 42,000 and a strong emphasis on research, King's is committed to addressing global challenges through education and innovation. The university's Strategic Vision 2029 aims to foster future leaders and global citizens, while also focusing on impactful research and meaningful community service.
The curriculum at King's is designed to cultivate critical thinking and leadership skills, preparing students to engage with complex societal issues. The university has a distinguished reputation across various disciplines, including humanities, law, science, and health, and boasts 14 Nobel Laureates among its alumni and faculty.
King's is also dedicated to sustainability, sourcing 100% of its electricity from UK wind energy and targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2025. The institution actively engages with local communities in London, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and positive change.
The curriculum at King's is designed to cultivate critical thinking and leadership skills, preparing students to engage with complex societal issues. The university has a distinguished reputation across various disciplines, including humanities, law, science, and health, and boasts 14 Nobel Laureates among its alumni and faculty.
King's is also dedicated to sustainability, sourcing 100% of its electricity from UK wind energy and targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2025. The institution actively engages with local communities in London, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and positive change.
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Key details
- LA
- Lambeth
- Age range
- -
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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