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What Makes a Great School? Purpose, Community and a Love of Learning

The answer to the question of what makes a great school lies, perhaps, less in those qualities intrinsically linked with schools, such as academic achievement, pastoral care and excellent teaching and more in factors that are less easily able to be summed up in a simple phrase. One thing…

What Makes a Great School? Purpose, Community and a Love of Learning

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Be Creative in the Age of AI: Ross Easterby Inspires Students to Find Their Own Artistic Voice

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The Art of Letting Go: Angela Webb Inspires Students to Embrace Mistakes, Experimentation and the Unexpected

Students attending last week’s Reach Higher lunchtime talk enjoyed a fascinating insight into the creative world of local artist Angela Webb, whose vibrant, expressive paintings demonstrate how embracing mistakes and relinquishing control can lead to unexpected and exciting artistic discoveries. Angela shared her journey from working as an architect…

The Art of Letting Go: Angela Webb Inspires Students to Embrace Mistakes, Experimentation and the Unexpected

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GCSE results 2026 – 63% of grades awarded at grades 9–7

Students from The Kingsley School are celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE results, with 63% of all grades awarded at grades 9–7, nearly three times the national average. These exceptional outcomes reflect the sustained commitment, resilience and determination of our students throughout their studies. 70% of students exceeded their…

GCSE results 2026 – 63% of grades awarded at grades 9–7

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Ski Trip Success in the Italian Alps

During the first week of the Easter break, 34 students from Years 8 to 12 set off on an exciting ski trip to northern Italy, accompanied by five members of staff. Based in the picturesque town of Predazzo, students enjoyed a fantastic week of skiing and exploration in the Alps.

Ski Trip Success in the Italian Alps

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Students Shine in Glass Fusing Club

Our new Glass Fusing Club has got off to a fantastic start, and it has been a real pleasure to see students diving into such a different and exciting medium. In just two sessions, they have already learned how to safely score and cut glass, explored how to plan…

Students Shine in Glass Fusing Club

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Kingsley Sports Awards Evening – 2026

It was a pleasure to host another truly memorable Sports Awards Evening, bringing our school community together to celebrate an exceptional year of sporting achievement. The evening provided a fitting opportunity to recognise not only the breadth of talent across the school, but also the dedication, resilience and sportsmanship demonstrated…

Kingsley Sports Awards Evening – 2026