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The Kingsley School, Leamington Spa

All-through
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 2–19

The Kingsley School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Leamington Spa. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

The Kingsley School in detail

The Kingsley School in its own words

In its own words: "For more than 140 years, Kingsley has combined a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education. Our students benefit from a supportive community, exceptional teaching and a wealth of opportunities that enable them to flourish both academically and personally."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We take pride in being a welcoming, caring and happy community that supports the high aspirations of the students we have the privilege of educating. Our academic foundations are strong: students make excellent progress, and our GCSE results place us as the highest-performing school in Leamington Spa."

The school runs after-school care.

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (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 Kingsley 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 Kingsley School are Arnold Lodge School (0.2 miles); The Emscote School (1.6 miles, Good); Arise Education (1.6 miles, Outstanding); and Warwick School (1.8 miles, selective).

Arnold Lodge SchoolThe Emscote SchoolArise EducationWarwick School

Where pupils go next

Of the 17 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 59% went on to university or other higher education and 29% into work.

Who goes there

In 2026, 77 pupils (26.4%) received SEN support and 3 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa Rail Station, about 1090 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

24 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clarendon Avenue (stand a), 50 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 360 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), as is usual near a town centre.

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Peter Bucknall
Pupils:292
LA:Warwickshire
Phone:01926425127
Address:Beauchamp Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV32 5RD
Admissions:Selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1920

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    24 February 2026

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    7 February 2023

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    3 October 2018

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  • Integrated

    30 September 2014

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URN:125775
UKPRN:10008322
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Warwick and Leamington
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

About

The Kingsley School is an independent day school in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, to the north of the town centre. It traditionally educated girls from 3 to 18, with the co-educational preparatory school also educating boys up to the age of 11.

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At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

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 Kingsley 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

Art and Design54
Spanish32
French26
Geography22
Multimedia22
Religious Studies18
Business Studies16
Mathematics14
Drama12
Physical Education12
Food Preparation and Nutrition5
Music2
Other Modern Languages2
Classical Civilisation1
Statistics1

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools

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Keep up with The Kingsley School

Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Kingsley School.

  • Leamington Spa Holiday Camp (The Kingsley Preparatory School)At the school · Not yet graded

Getting There

Bus Stops

Clarendon Avenue (Stand A)
46m · 1 min walk
Tavistock Street (Adj)
117m · 2 min walk
Trinity Street (Adj)
161m · 3 min walk
Binswood Street (Opp)
164m · 3 min walk
Beauchamp Avenue (Stand C)
171m · 3 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
51
Fatal
0
Serious
6
Children hurt
6

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 45 slight.

6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.

8 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 Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

51%

Available places

292 pupils

567 places

275 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Leamington Spa

Low pressure
New homes approved:2,099
Projected new pupils:378

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leamington Spa

Across Warwickshire council

Low demand council-wide0.88 applications per place

Places available

7,662

Applications

6,716

Got 1st preference

82.3%

Got preferred school

97.2%

All secondary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

77

SEN Support

3

EHC Plans

27.4%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

292

Total Pupils

35

Boys

257

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about The Kingsley School

What are GCSE results like at The Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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 Kingsley School last inspected?

The Kingsley School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.

How many pupils go to The Kingsley School?

The Kingsley School has around 292 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to The Kingsley School?

The Kingsley 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 Kingsley School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Leamington Spa Holiday Camp (The Kingsley Preparatory School) (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 Kingsley School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 45 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).

Where is The Kingsley School?

The Kingsley School is at Beauchamp Avenue, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5RD.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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