King's School
URN: 139409 • Hove BN3 8BN
Overview
- Name
- King's School
- URN
- 139409
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Price (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273840004
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hangleton Way, Hove BN3 8BN
Summary
King's School is a mixed secondary free school located in Hove, Brighton and Hove, with a current enrolment of 903 students and a capacity of 1,050. The school is rooted in Christian values, particularly those of love, forgiveness, respect, and responsibility, which guide its ethos and daily operations. As a Church of England school, it promotes an understanding of Anglican and mainstream Christian traditions.
The curriculum at King's School is designed to provide a holistic education, focusing on academic excellence while also fostering personal development and real-world skills. The school emphasizes the importance of extra-curricular activities and comprehensive careers education, ensuring students are well-prepared for future pathways, including university and apprenticeships.
King's School actively engages with the community, hosting various open events for prospective families to explore the school environment and meet staff. Special sessions are also available for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), highlighting the school's commitment to inclusivity and support for all learners.
The curriculum at King's School is designed to provide a holistic education, focusing on academic excellence while also fostering personal development and real-world skills. The school emphasizes the importance of extra-curricular activities and comprehensive careers education, ensuring students are well-prepared for future pathways, including university and apprenticeships.
King's School actively engages with the community, hosting various open events for prospective families to explore the school environment and meet staff. Special sessions are also available for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), highlighting the school's commitment to inclusivity and support for all learners.
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- Prospectus (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Ofsted Report (download)
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Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 903
- Boys
- 446
- Girls
- 457
- FSM %
- 19.20
- Open date
- 2013-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 903 | 446 | 457 | 1050 | 19.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 876 | 426 | 450 | 1050 | 17.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 720 | 372 | 348 | 1050 | 14.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 720 | 372 | 348 | 1050 | 14.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 661 | 352 | 309 | 1050 | 12.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 602 | 313 | 289 | 1050 | 11.10 |
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