The King's School, Witney
The King's School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 16 in Witney. 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 April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The King's School in detail
The King's School in its own words
In its own words: "Imagine a place where your child was truly appreciated for who they were, where faith and love were woven through every part of their day. We believe education should be nurturing and supportive, guiding your child to flourish, so they can realise their full potential and grow into the beautiful individual God created them to be."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama and Duke of Edinburgh.
The school runs after-school care, from £3.75 per day.
On phones, the school says: "Mobile phones Pupils are allowed mobiles phones but they cannot be used in school."
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The King's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The King's School are Cokethorpe School (3.2 miles, selective); and Windrush Valley School (6 miles).
Who goes there
In 2026, 58 pupils (27.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The King's School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is New Yatt Road (sw-bound), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The King's School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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.
Routine Inspection
14 April 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
16 January 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 May 2023
Short Visit
20 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
5 December 2018
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The King's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Keep up with The King's School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The King's School.
- Stagecoach Witney680m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 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
84%
Available places
209 pupils
250 places
41 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Witney
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Witney
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
58
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
27.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
96
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about The King's School
What are GCSE results like at The King's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The King's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was The King's School last inspected?
The King's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to The King's School?
The King's School has around 209 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The King's School?
The 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.
Does The King's School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of The King's School: Stagecoach Witney (680m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near The King's School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The King's School?
The King's School is at New Yatt Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6TA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)