The King's School, Gloucester | An independent day school in Gloucester for girls and boys aged 3 to 18
King’s is an award-winning, independent Cathedral School for girls and boys aged 3 to 18. Established in 1541 by Henry VIII, King’s provides a forward-thinking education in an historic and inspirational setting. Our proven academic success and wide range of co-curricular opportunities are underpinned by outstanding pastoral care.
20/08/2026
What a way to round off our 485th year 👏 Our Year 11 pupils have achieved excellent GCSE results, with nearly 70% of grades at 6-9 and outstanding success across a vast range of subjects, including DT, French, Greek, the Sciences, Drama and Latin.
Alongside its strong academic heritage, King’s is proud to offer a broad and varied GCSE programme that nurtures pupils’ talents and interests. Congratulations to all our pupils and families. 🎓✨
19/08/2026
It’s been nearly a week since Results Day, and our students are already looking ahead to exciting new adventures. ✨
From Fine Art to Zoology, apprenticeships to university, gap years to careers, the Class of 2026 is heading in every direction imaginable. We couldn’t be prouder. 💙
If you are looking for a Sixth Form for 2027, come along to our Sixth Form Information Evening on Tuesday 13th October and discover how King's can help you take the next step in your educational journey.
You can register here: https://thekingsschool.openapply.com/
18/08/2026
Bringing learning to life! 🌞🔭 Last week, we welcomed students, families, and staff to safely observe the solar eclipse, inspiring curiosity and excitement about the world beyond our classrooms. 🌏
13/08/2026
Dream destinations achieved! 🎉 An impressive 94% of King’s School pupils have secured their first-choice destination.
36% of A Level students achieved A*/A grades and 87% secured A*-C grades. Pupils are now heading to universities across the UK to pursue subjects ranging from Art and Zoology to Law, Economics and Biomedical Science.
Outstanding BTEC Sport Science results and professional rugby contracts cap off a fantastic year of success, reflecting the breadth of talent and ambition within this year’s cohort.
See the full photo album at: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2kt5
11/08/2026
We are delighted to celebrate the success of Cecily, a recent Year 13 leaver, who has achieved a Distinction in her ABRSM Diploma in Music Performance, scoring an impressive 46 out of 50 on the recorder. 🎶
A former chorister, Cecily’s success is a fantastic achievement, and we thank Mr Thomas for his outstanding support along the way. We are incredibly proud of her! 👏🎉
06/08/2026
A week of outstanding music-making! The 2026 Three Choirs Festival came to a glorious close at Gloucester Cathedral with choristers from The King's School, Gloucester, King's Worcester and Hereford Cathedral School in a series of services and concerts.
Huge congratulations to all the young singers and staff who came together and showcased the cathedral choral tradition with such excellence and dedication.
Year 11 pupil Finlay recently shared this amazing footage from his skydive from 15,000ft with Go Skydive, which he completed to raise funds for National Star College.
After beginning his Duke of Edinburgh volunteering at National Star College, Finlay was inspired to give back even further by taking on this incredible challenge. His efforts raised an outstanding £1,100 for the charity.
We are incredibly proud of Finlay's courage, commitment and community spirit, and were delighted to present him with this year's Citizenship Prize on Foundation Day, recognising his contribution to the wider community.
Congratulations, Finlay, on this very well-deserved achievement! 👏
17/07/2026
As our 485th anniversary year drew to a close, our Senior School Foundation Day was a fitting celebration of another remarkable year at King's.
The day began with staff and pupils coming together in the School Hall to reflect on the highlights of the year, celebrating achievements across academic life, music, drama and sport, alongside a series of memorable performances.
Parents, families and special guests then joined us in the Cathedral for the Prize-Giving Service and End of Year Service. We were honoured to welcome former King's pupil, Stuart Boreham, as our Guest of Honour. A Guinness World Record holder for completing the first solo, unassisted and unsupported transatlantic row by a physically disabled person, Stuart shared an inspiring message of resilience, determination and hope, encouraging our pupils to believe in what they can achieve.
The celebrations continued as we bid a fond farewell to our Year 13 leavers in Dulverton Gardens, before the King's community came together on Paddock to enjoy refreshments, fun activities and time together in the sunshine. It was a wonderful way to mark the end of our 485th anniversary year and another memorable chapter in the life of King's.
Senior School Foundation Day 2026 Explore this photo album by The King's School Gloucester on Flickr!
In June, we enjoyed another Junior School Informal Concert, providing pupils with the opportunity to perform in front of friends, family and staff in a supportive and encouraging environment.
For some of our youngest musicians, this was their first time performing before an audience. It was wonderful to see all of the pupils take to the stage with such confidence and enthusiasm, and to celebrate the progress they have made throughout the year 🎶👏