The King's School Worcester

The King’s Foundation is a community of independent day schools dedicated to helping boys and girls thrive and reach their potential. The schools combine tradition with contemporary technology and innovative teaching methods. The educational approach is future-focused, aiming to nurture a curious, caring, and confident community that empowers pupils to succeed in a changing world.

The Foundation provides a continuous educational pathway from nursery through to Sixth Form. The academic programme includes a broad curriculum for Lower Years, Middle Years (I/GCSE), and a Sixth Form curriculum offering A-Levels and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Junior schools provide a comprehensive primary education, including outdoor learning and early years provision.

Pupils participate in a variety of competitive events, including national sports championships, debating competitions, and academic challenges. The schools celebrate achievements in areas such as reading, swimming, and rugby, with pupils frequently reaching national finals. The Foundation aims to help pupils reach their potential, shape their character, and prepare for future success.

The schools emphasize a growth mindset and provide pastoral care and well-being support for pupils. Learning is supported through dedicated teaching staff, and the curriculum is designed to nurture curiosity and academic progress. The schools also offer wrap-around care and school meals to support the daily needs of pupils.

The King’s Foundation offers admissions across its three schools for children aged two to eighteen. Prospective families can book open events, private tours, and access virtual tours via the school websites. The admissions process includes registration and testing, with specific information available for entry into the Senior School, Sixth Form, and Prep schools.

The academic year is divided into three terms: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. Each term includes a half-term break, and the calendar features staff INSET days, induction periods for new pupils, and specific end-of-term dates for the Senior School and the Junior schools (King’s St Alban’s and King’s Hawford). The school year concludes annually with King’s Day.

The Foundation operates across two main sites in Worcester and a rural site at King’s Hawford. Facilities include the Keyes Sports Hall, multiple swimming pools, extensive playing fields, and hard courts for tennis and netball. Performance spaces include the John Moore Theatre, the Wightman Drama Studio, and dance studios. The campus also features the Michael Baker Boathouse, specialist teaching facilities for Science, IT, and Art, and various meeting rooms and classrooms available for hire.

The schools offer a wide range of co-curricular activities, including sports, arts, and clubs. Sports include rugby, football, cricket, netball, swimming, fencing, and athletics, with teams competing at regional and national levels. The arts programme encompasses music, drama, dance, and performance opportunities, such as the John Moore Theatre productions and open mic nights. Additional activities include debating, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, equestrian teams, and educational trips, such as international visits to Berlin.