The King's (The Cathedral) School
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 2 July 2024
Catchment area
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 1,256
- Capacity
- 1,150
- Girls / boys
- 51% / 49%
- Free school meals
- 14%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.4
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 17.5
- Leadership (FTE)
- 8
- Part-time teachers
- 31%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
94%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
316 responses up to 7 April 2025 · 25% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
96% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
95% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
92% agreeMy child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
53% agreeThe school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
82% agree
Questions about The King's (The Cathedral) School
What is The King's (The Cathedral) School's Ofsted rating?
The King's (The Cathedral) School was graded Outstanding at its last Ofsted inspection, on 2 July 2024.
Does living near The King's (The Cathedral) School guarantee a place?
No. Distance only counts when The King's (The Cathedral) School has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
How many pupils are at The King's (The Cathedral) School?
The King's (The Cathedral) School had 1,256 pupils aged 7 to 18 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 1,150. It is a mixed school with a sixth form.
