King James's School
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 22 May 2019
Results
Compared with the local authority and England
KS4 Results
Attainment and progress
Attainment 8 scores a pupil's best 8 GCSE results, out of about 90. Progress 8 compares those results with pupils who started secondary school at the same level: 0 is average.
| Measure | School | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | 46.5 | 46.1 |
GCSE results
Grade 4 is a standard pass; grade 5 is a strong pass.
| Measure | School | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 47% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 68% | 67% | 65% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 61% | 62% | 60% |
English Baccalaureate
The EBacc is English, maths, science, a language, and history or geography. It is a set of subjects rather than a qualification.
| Measure | School | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering the EBacc | 11% | 38% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Based on 259 pupils at the end of key stage 4.
Catchment area
King James's School's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by the local authority, North Yorkshire, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
King James's School is in North Yorkshire council's area. Check its admissions booklet for how far away places went in recent years. For a Year 7 place, apply through the council where you live by 31 October in your child's Year 6.
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 1,554
- Capacity
- 1,705
- Girls / boys
- 52% / 48%
- Free school meals
- 19%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91.7
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 15.1
- Leadership (FTE)
- 2
- Part-time teachers
- 41%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
82%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
402 responses up to 1 January 2024 · 26% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
85% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
88% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
74% agreeMy child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
49% agreeThe school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
67% agree
Questions about King James's School
What is King James's School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted last inspected King James's School on 22 May 2019 and did not give an overall grade.
How do I apply for a place at King James's School?
Apply through the council where you live by 31 October in your child's Year 6, for a place starting the following September. You apply to your home council even if King James's School is in another council's area, and can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference. Offers are sent on 1 March, or the next working day.
What is the catchment area for King James's School?
King James's School's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by the local authority, North Yorkshire, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
How many pupils are at King James's School?
King James's School had 1,554 pupils aged 11 to 18 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 1,705. It is a mixed school with a sixth form.
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