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The King's School/Gloucester,
國王學校 格洛斯特
Gloucester GL1 2BG Tel: 01452
337337 Fax: 01452 337319
Website: www.thekingsschool.co.uk
• CO-ED, 3–18 Day
• Pupils 515, Upper sixth 45
• Termly fees £1846–£3865
• HMC, CSA
• Enquiries/application to the Headmaster
What it’s like
The first reference to some kind of school attached to the cathedral dates from
1072. The present school was re-founded by Henry VIII in 1541. It lies in the
cathedral close, in the middle of Gloucester, and is a pleasant combination of
ancient and modern buildings with good up-to-date facilities. Originally a boys’
school, girls have been admitted since 1975 and it is now fully co-educational.
The cathedral is the spiritual and cultural centre of the school and most days
begin with worship there. The school provides a sound general education in the
context of the Christian faith. Examination results are very good. A strong
music department has at its core the cathedral choristers. The drama and dance
departments are also active. There is a range of games and sports and an
increasing number of clubs and societies. It has its own outdoor pursuits and
leadership training programme.
School profile
Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 3–18; 515 pupils (310 boys, 205 girls).
Senior department 11–18, 340 pupils (210 boys, 130 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 3, 11, 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own exam
used; for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade C (grade B in AS-level
subjects). 50% of senior intake from state schools (plus few to sixth form);
about 40% from own junior department.
Scholarships, bursaries & extras 15 pa scholarships, value 30%–50%
fees including academic, all-rounder, sport, music, art, drama (at 11, 13 and
16). 75% awards for choristers. Parents expected to buy textbooks; maximum
extras £150.
Parents 45+% in industry or commerce; 40% are professionals. 90% live
within 30 miles.
Head & staff
Headmaster: Peter Lacey, appointed in 1992. Educated at Ipswich School
and Oxford University (maths). Previously Housemaster and Head of Maths at The
Leys.
Teaching staff: 47 full time, 12 part time. Annual turnover 4%. Average
age 36.
Exam results
GCSE: On average, 50 pupils in fifth: 95% gain at least grade C in 8+
subjects; 5% in 5–7 subjects. Average GCSE score 61 (57 over 5 years).
A-levels: 45 in upper sixth: 8% pass in 4+ subjects; 78% in 3; 12% in 2
subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 306.
University & college entrance 98% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on
to a degree course (30% after a gap year), 5% to Oxbridge. 5% took courses in
medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 10% in science & engineering, 42% in
humanities & social sciences, 5% in art & design, 37% in vocational subjects eg
nursing, education, architecture, agriculture. A few go on to further training.
Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 26 AS and 23 A level subjects
offered (including Greek, theatre studies, psychology).
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A level;
AS-level general studies and critical thinking additional options. 30% take
science A-levels; 40% arts/humanities; 30% both.
Vocational: Work experience provided as part of curriculum.
Special provision: Mild dyslexia; 1 trained EFL teacher, 2 special needs.
Languages: French (from age 8) German, Spanish, Latin and Greek offered
at GCSE, AS and A-level. Regular choir visit to France, other overseas trips.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson a week) and across the
curriculum. 200 computers for pupil use (8 hours a day), many networked and some
with e-mail and internet access. Most pupils take key skills qualification in
ICT.
The arts
Music: Over 30% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams
can be taken. Some 10 musical groups including 2 orchestras, 5 choirs, concert
band, chamber groups.
Drama & dance: Both offered. A-level drama. Majority of pupils are
involved in school and house/other productions.
Art & design: On average, 25 take GCSE, 8 A-level. Design, pottery,
textiles, photography also offered.
Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, cricket, netball, rounders compulsory. Optional:
squash, tennis, swimming. GCSE and A-level and Community Sports Leaders’ Award
exams may be taken. School is a venue for the County Cricket Club and has strong
links with the city Rugby Club.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award. Community service optional. Up to 15 clubs, eg photography, badminton,
computer, film, environmental awareness, drama, arts & craft, croquet, cryptic
crossword.
School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy/girl. School
Council.
Religion: Regular worship in cathedral.
Social: Joint theatre workshops, choral society productions. Annual choir
trip to France; cultural visits (eg Rome, Moscow); expeditions (eg Ecuador,
Mongolia, Poland); skiing trips. Pupils allowed to bring own bike to school.
Meals cafeteria-style. School shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.
Discipline Detention system. Pupils failing to produce work are
placed on report cards alongside close liaison with parents; those caught
smoking cannabis on the premises would be asked to leave.
Alumni association is run by The Hon Secretary, The Gloucester King’s
School Society, c/o the school.
Former pupils Terry Biddlecombe (champion jockey); Dr Herbert Sumsion,
Dr Donald Hunt (organists); Dr Bernard Wood (Professor of Anatomy); Ivan Lampkin
(artist); Richard Shephard (composer); John Stafford Smith (composer of The
Stars and Stripes); Ivor Gurney (poet); George Whitfield (18th
century evangelist); Gerald of Wales (medieval statesman and writer).
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