
isi 2023 inspection report rated excellent
Key findings
3.1 The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.
- Pupils display an excellent level of knowledge across the range of subjects and apply this successfully to new situations.
- Pupils are confident verbally both in and out of lessons; they listen carefully to each other and produce excellent written work.
- Pupils demonstrate high-level skills of learning, analysing set tasks successfully and then moving on to present their conclusions logically.
- Pupils across the school achieve excellence in music, both as individuals and in ensembles.
- Pupils demonstrate a highly positive approach to their learning and involve themselves fully, both independently and collaboratively.
3.2 The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.
- Pupils are highly confident young people and develop the strength of character to deal with the challenges of demanding schedules.
- Pupils display an excellent understanding of how they should behave individually and are very caring of each other.
- Pupils are highly aware of the diversity of their community and show genuine respect for their differences, treating diversity as something that is perfectly normal.
- Pupils show a strong awareness of others and are extremely effective in the way in which they work together, such as in sport and music.
King’s College School ISI Inspection Report – MAR23
Paper copies of all the documents listed may be obtained from the School Office: office@kcs.cambs.sch.uk

The School is required to publish the following information:
Name of School: King’s College School, Cambridge
Address: West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DN
Telephone Number: 01223 365814
Head: Mrs Yvette Day
Chair of Governors: The Revd Dr Stephen Cherry
Chair’s address for
correspondence: Chair of Governors, King’s College, Cambridge, CB2 1ST
Telephone Number: 01223 331100
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, King’s College School is a flexible and inclusive academic environment. We are a caring, family-based community in which all children are respected and valued. We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with exceptional possibilities.
OUR ETHOS
The School is committed to Christian values, in accordance with its foundation, but welcomes pupils from all faiths and backgrounds. The fostering of tolerance and respect are among the main aims of the School. To help foster those aims, the School promotes the values of Kindness, Creativity, Strength, Community.
POLICIES
- Admissions Policy and Procedures
- Anti-Bullying Policy
- Attendance and Missing Child Policy and Procedures
- Complaints Policy
- Curriculum Policy
- English as an Additional Language
- Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Expulsion and Removal: Review Policy and Procedure
- Fire Risk Prevention Policy and Emergency Evacuation Procedures
- First Aid Policy
- Health and Safety Policy Statement
- Policy for Good Discipline
- PSHE Policy
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- In conjunction with Cambridgeshire Police, King’s College School is involved in Operation Encompass. The purpose of Operation Encompass is to safeguard and support children and young people who have been involved in, heard, or witnessed a domestic abuse incident. Operation Encompass aims to ensure that appropriate school staff – the Safeguarding team – are made aware early enough to support children and young people in a way that means they feel safe and supported.
- Safer Recruitment Policy
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Policy
- Terms and Conditions
- Visitors and Site Security Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy and Procedures
COMPLAINTS
Our Complaints Policy details the various stages of our formal procedure in the academic year 2022-2023 there were no formal complaints registered.
INSPECTION REPORTS
King’s College School Inspection Report 2023
Key findings
3.1 The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is
excellent.
- Pupils display an excellent level of knowledge across the range of subjects and apply this successfully to new situations.
- Pupils are confident verbally both in and out of lessons; they listen carefully to each other and produce excellent written work.
- Pupils demonstrate high–level skills of learning, analysing set tasks successfully and then moving on to present their conclusions logically.
- Pupils across the school achieve excellence in music, both as individuals and in ensembles.
- Pupils demonstrate a highly positive approach to their learning and
involve themselves fully, both independently and collaboratively.
3.2 The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.
- Pupils are highly confident young people and develop the strength of character to deal with the challenges of demanding schedules.
- Pupils display an excellent understanding of how they should behave individually and are very caring of each other.
- Pupils are highly aware of the diversity of their community and show genuine respect for their differences, treating diversity as something that is perfectly normal.
- Pupils show a strong awareness of others and are extremely effective in the way in which they work together, such as in sport and music.
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
During the academic year 2023-2024 pupils achieved the following scholarships to Senior Schools:
Achieved
Accepted
Academic
20
0
Music
15
8
Sports
1
1
Art
4
2
Drama
1
1
Total
41
12