The Kingsley School, Leamington Spa
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.
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
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
24 February 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
7 February 2023
Regulatory Compliance
3 October 2018
Integrated
30 September 2014
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
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from The Kingsley School
Be Creative in the Age of AI: Ross Easterby Inspires Students to Find Their Own Artistic Voice
2 Oct 2026
The Art of Letting Go: Angela Webb Inspires Students to Embrace Mistakes, Experimentation and the Unexpected
29 Sep 2026
Sixth Form students celebrate 79% of grades at A*-C and equivalent across A levels and C-Techs.
25 Aug 2026
GCSE results 2026 - 63% of grades awarded at grades 9-7
25 Aug 2026
The Art of Listening: Jane Williams Explores Music Through Paint
3 Jul 2026
Kingsley Sports Awards Evening - 2026
29 Jun 2026
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Social & online
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
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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
51%
Available places
292 pupils
567 places
275 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leamington Spa
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leamington Spa
Across Warwickshire council
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
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
292
Total Pupils
35
Boys
257
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Kingsley School
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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)