King James's School
King James's School is a secondary school (Community school), ages 11–18, in Knaresborough, HG5, run by North Yorkshire council. It has 1,554 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (11 January 2023): School remains Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 11 January 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (1 December 2011) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.15 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 41.3 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 259 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 34.98 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 100 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,554 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 17.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.78% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.15% | 2024/25 |
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