# The King's School — Pontefract, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1139
- **Principal:** Ms M Evans

## Contact

- **Address:** Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
- **Phone:** 01977 601701
- **Website:** http://kings.patrust.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/pontefract/the-kings-school-14642

## About

The King's School is an exceptional setting where incredible opportunities await. We strive not just to create captivating experiences within the classroom but beyond the curriculum too – with a broad range of co-curricular opportunities, educational visits and rewards.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Oct 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — A mixed bag: I'm still getting used to the school's way of doing things, but I can see that the teachers are passionate about their subjects. My child seems to be enjoying the school, but I'm not entirely convinced about the school's approach to homework. Overall, it's been a decent experience so far. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — A school that truly cares about its students: I've been thoroughly impressed with The King's School. The values of Respect, Responsibility, Determination and Excellence are truly embedded in the school's culture. My child has thrived at the school, thanks to the excellent facilities and dedicated staff. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A school that has it all: I'm so proud to have sent my child to The King's School. The school's commitment to academic excellence is matched by its focus on the individual needs of each student. The wide range of extracurricular activities and programs on offer have helped my child develop into a confident and capable young person. *(Oct 2021)*

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