King's School, Plymouth
King's School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Plymouth. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
King's School in detail
King's School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision is to ignite a love for learning and empower pupils to reach their fullest potential. We are dedicated to providing a well-rounded holistic education that nurtures intellectual curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and instils values of respect, integrity and community. Together, we shape tomorrow's leaders."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include Lego and forest school.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to King's School are Plymouth College (0.5 miles); Fletewood School and Nursery (1 mile, Good); and Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus (2.8 miles).
Plymouth CollegeFletewood School and NurseryOneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Who goes there
In 2026, 31 pupils (11.3%) received SEN support and 2 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Thornhill Road (e-bound), 240 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood King's School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 338 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Plymouth (196), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 25 November 2009, before the latest ISI inspection.
View full ISI report pageFees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£10,581 to £12,732
depending on year group
| Reception | £10,581 a year |
| Year 1 | £11,667 a year |
| Year 2 | £11,667 a year |
| Year 3 | £12,732 a year |
| Year 4 | £12,732 a year |
| Year 5 | £12,732 a year |
| Year 6 | £12,732 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with King's School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 20 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Plymouth is 22 (the median across 107 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
120%
Over capacity
275 pupils
230 places
45 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Plymouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Plymouth
Across Plymouth council
Places available
3,165
Applications
2,761
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All secondary applications across Plymouth council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
12.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
275
Total Pupils
138
Boys
137
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about King's School
When was King's School last inspected?
King's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to King's School?
King's School has around 275 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to King's School?
King's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near King's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 20 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Plymouth is 22 (the median across 107 schools, same distance and years).
Where is King's School?
King's School is at Hartley Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5LW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)