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School Contact Details

Headmaster: Mr George Hartley

Head of Willow Lodge and Junior School: Mrs Margaret Ainsworth

School email: info@kingschester.co.uk

 

Address:

The King’s School Chester

Wrexham Road

Chester

CH4 7QL

Telephone: 01244 689500

 

Name and contact details of the Head’s PA: Mrs Emma Paul. 01244 689523. kep@kingschester.co.uk

Name and contact details of the Chair of Governors: Dr Sandra Verity. clerk@kingschester.co.uk

Name and contact details of the Deputy Head Operations: Mrs Claire Sumner. cls@kingschester.co.uk

Name and contact details of the Deputy Head Academic: Mr James Millard. jam@kingschester.co.uk

Name and contact details of the Deputy Head Pastoral: Mr Stephen Prest. sfp@kingschester.co.uk

Details of all staff and their qualifications can be found here.

 

Our Vision and Values

Our vision in a rapidly changing world is to inspire every individual to be passionate and collaborative learners who reach their full all-round potential, thereby allowing them to contribute positively and actively to an inclusive 21st century society.

Our aim is to provide a first-class independent education, both through outstanding academic tuition and through giving all our pupils the opportunities to develop wider sporting, artistic and social skills. We nurture spiritual growth and provide a diverse and inclusive environment where each pupil can develop and fulfil their potential, which will allow them to flourish in their future lives.

In caring about excellence and each other, and in promoting enjoyment and happiness through fulfilment, the members of the King’s community strive to live by our values: Aspire, Respect and Collaborate.

Please click here to read more about our values.

 

Previous Inspection Report

Our last inspection was in May 2022. Inspectors observed a range of lessons and co-curricular activities, interviewed students, examined work and spoke to teachers, other staff members, governors and parents. 

Read more: King’s celebrates excellent full ISI inspection report

 

Academic Results

We are regularly the top performing school in Cheshire, and we are incredibly proud of our pupils and their academic achievements. Our A level and GCSE results are amongst the best in the country and demonstrate our excellent teaching, enthusiastic pupils and first class facilities.

A Level results 2024

  • 86% of students secured a place on their first-choice university course
  • 52% of all grades were A*-A
  • 79% of all grades were A*-B

GCSE results 2024

  • 45% of all grades were at the top grades A*-A
  • 68% of all grades were A*-B

A full breakdown of results over the last five years can be found on our website:

Academic Results – The King’s School Chester

 

Policies

A full list of policies can be found on our website:

Policies – The King’s School Chester

 

Annual Reports and Accounts

Our annual report and accounts are published on the Charity Commission website. Our Charity Number is 525934.

KING’S SCHOOL – 525934

 

Timings of the School Day

The timings of the school day for Willow Lodge, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form can be found on the link below. 

Timings of the School Day

 

Map of the School

The Kings School Artwork (005)