Senior School at Kingsley provides students with a broad, balanced and stimulating academic experience.
Our curriculum builds strong academic foundations, while nurturing creativity, intellectual curiosity and independence within a supportive environment.
Smaller Class Sizes
Our small class sizes enable us to stretch and support each student, tailoring teaching to individual needs. With a personalised curriculum, every student is able to flourish academically and reach their potential, whatever their starting point. Our hands-on approach ensures everyone receives the right level of support, from additional language tuition to opportunities for early entry into qualifications.
Pastoral and Academic Support
We are renowned for the care and attention we give to our students, putting their wellbeing, individually and collectively, at the heart of our school. This promotes confidence and self-belief, making for a happy, safe, enriching and respectful community. Our highly experienced team of tutors offers outstanding teaching expertise alongside personalised pastoral and academic care. Through close monitoring, we ensure each student receives the support they need to succeed.
academic achievement
Students flourish in our flexible, caring environment where every child is treated as an individual and their unique capabilities are encouraged. At GCSE level, the majority of students sit public examinations in core subjects, including English, English Literature, mathematics, the three separate sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics), humanities, and a modern foreign language. While our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum, Kingsley offers the flexibility to study additional subjects such as Spanish, creative media, and drama. Students can also explore various design technology subjects, including food and textiles.
GCSE Highlights 2025
of GCSE grades were awarded at grade 9-7, nearly three times the national average.
of students exceeded their target or expected grades by more than one grade, demonstrating the outstanding progress made by students at Kingsley and the impact of the support and dedication of our teaching staff.
extra curricular activities
Be it in music, sport, drama, outdoor pursuits or academic enrichment, we have a fine tradition of nurturing the diverse talents of our student community. We offer numerous opportunities for learning experiences outside the classroom, with a wide range of field trips and visits designed to enhance learning. Additionally, we provide a diverse programme of extra-curricular visits and activities. Read more about our Extra-Curricular activities below.
The Kingsley Way
At the heart of Senior School life is The Kingsley Way, our distinctive ethos that shapes everything we do and one of the key elements that makes us so unique and special.
It combines our core values with a holistic approach to education centred on four strategic educational pillars.
Together our core values and educational pillars ensure students are not only academically successful but confident, curious, and prepared to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Our commitment to The Kingsley Way means every student is supported to grow intellectually, personally and socially in a caring community.
