The King's School, Harpenden

All-through
Other independent school
Mixed
Christian
Ages 416

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Andrew J Reeves
Pupils:169 / 225 capacity
LA:Hertfordshire
Phone:01582767566
Address:Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4DU
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:14 September 1982

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 10 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 6 December 2016View full report
URN:117650
UKPRN:10016991
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Ridgewood Drive (opp)
520m · 8 min walk
Roundwood Lane (opp)
527m · 9 min walk
Park Mount (nr)
612m · 10 min walk
Bramble Close (nr)
690m · 11 min walk
Park Rise Close (adj)
705m · 11 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

75%

Available places

169 pupils

225 capacity

56 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Harpenden

High pressure
New homes approved:718
Projected new pupils:129

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Harpenden

Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire

Low demand0.89x oversubscription

Places available

15,354

Applications

13,699

Got 1st preference

75.8%

Got preferred school

94.7%

Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(4)

6 December 2016
19 November 2013
30 November 2010

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