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The King's School/Gloucester, 国王学校 格洛斯特

Gloucester GL1 2BG Tel: 01452 337337 Fax: 01452 337319
Website: www.thekingsschool.co.uk
• CO-ED, 3–18 Day
• Pupils 515, Upper sixth 45
• Termly fees £1846–£3865
• HMC, CSA
• Enquiries/application to the Headmaster

What it’s like
The first reference to some kind of school attached to the cathedral dates from 1072. The present school was re-founded by Henry VIII in 1541. It lies in the cathedral close, in the middle of Gloucester, and is a pleasant combination of ancient and modern buildings with good up-to-date facilities. Originally a boys’ school, girls have been admitted since 1975 and it is now fully co-educational. The cathedral is the spiritual and cultural centre of the school and most days begin with worship there. The school provides a sound general education in the context of the Christian faith. Examination results are very good. A strong music department has at its core the cathedral choristers. The drama and dance departments are also active. There is a range of games and sports and an increasing number of clubs and societies. It has its own outdoor pursuits and leadership training programme.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 3–18; 515 pupils (310 boys, 205 girls). Senior department 11–18, 340 pupils (210 boys, 130 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 3, 11, 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own exam used; for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade C (grade B in AS-level subjects). 50% of senior intake from state schools (plus few to sixth form); about 40% from own junior department.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras 15 pa scholarships, value 30%–50% fees including academic, all-rounder, sport, music, art, drama (at 11, 13 and 16). 75% awards for choristers. Parents expected to buy textbooks; maximum extras £150.

Parents 45+% in industry or commerce; 40% are professionals. 90% live within 30 miles.

Head & staff
Headmaster: Peter Lacey, appointed in 1992. Educated at Ipswich School and Oxford University (maths). Previously Housemaster and Head of Maths at The Leys.
Teaching staff: 47 full time, 12 part time. Annual turnover 4%. Average age 36.

Exam results
GCSE: On average, 50 pupils in fifth: 95% gain at least grade C in 8+ subjects; 5% in 5–7 subjects. Average GCSE score 61 (57 over 5 years).
A-levels: 45 in upper sixth: 8% pass in 4+ subjects; 78% in 3; 12% in 2 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 306.

University & college entrance 98% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (30% after a gap year), 5% to Oxbridge. 5% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 10% in science & engineering, 42% in humanities & social sciences, 5% in art & design, 37% in vocational subjects eg nursing, education, architecture, agriculture. A few go on to further training.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 26 AS and 23 A level subjects offered (including Greek, theatre studies, psychology).
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A level; AS-level general studies and critical thinking additional options. 30% take science A-levels; 40% arts/humanities; 30% both.
Vocational: Work experience provided as part of curriculum.
Special provision: Mild dyslexia; 1 trained EFL teacher, 2 special needs.
Languages: French (from age 8) German, Spanish, Latin and Greek offered at GCSE, AS and A-level. Regular choir visit to France, other overseas trips.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson a week) and across the curriculum. 200 computers for pupil use (8 hours a day), many networked and some with e-mail and internet access. Most pupils take key skills qualification in ICT.

The arts
Music: Over 30% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 10 musical groups including 2 orchestras, 5 choirs, concert band, chamber groups.
Drama & dance: Both offered. A-level drama. Majority of pupils are involved in school and house/other productions.
Art & design: On average, 25 take GCSE, 8 A-level. Design, pottery, textiles, photography also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, cricket, netball, rounders compulsory. Optional: squash, tennis, swimming. GCSE and A-level and Community Sports Leaders’ Award exams may be taken. School is a venue for the County Cricket Club and has strong links with the city Rugby Club.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Community service optional. Up to 15 clubs, eg photography, badminton, computer, film, environmental awareness, drama, arts & craft, croquet, cryptic crossword.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy/girl. School Council.
Religion: Regular worship in cathedral.
Social: Joint theatre workshops, choral society productions. Annual choir trip to France; cultural visits (eg Rome, Moscow); expeditions (eg Ecuador, Mongolia, Poland); skiing trips. Pupils allowed to bring own bike to school. Meals cafeteria-style. School shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Detention system. Pupils failing to produce work are placed on report cards alongside close liaison with parents; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises would be asked to leave.

Alumni association is run by The Hon Secretary, The Gloucester King’s School Society, c/o the school.

Former pupils Terry Biddlecombe (champion jockey); Dr Herbert Sumsion, Dr Donald Hunt (organists); Dr Bernard Wood (Professor of Anatomy); Ivan Lampkin (artist); Richard Shephard (composer); John Stafford Smith (composer of The Stars and Stripes); Ivor Gurney (poet); George Whitfield (18^th century evangelist); Gerald of Wales (medieval statesman and writer).