The King’s School, an independent day school in Harpenden, has recently achieved 95% of their GCSE pupils attaining a minimum of 5 grades A*-C, a fantastic achievement in itself.

The Kings School, Harpenden, believe in investment - in their students, facilities and resources. An investment, they believe, pays dividends. Not only do they have results that any school would be proud of, but they have taken the school’s resources, IT in particular, to a new level.

Principal Clive Case said: “36% of all grades earned were A* and A grades, a statistic we’re particularly proud of.” He is dedicated to excellence and whilst delighted with the GCSE results, 95% of The Kings School pupils earned the minimum of 5 A* to C grades, he is equally thrilled for students who achieved ‘personal-bests’ and exceeded their predicted results.

He went on to say,

“We are in essence an academically orientated school with a strong Christian ethos. We continually strive for improvement in all areas and are very proud of what we have achieved.”

He wholeheartedly believes that the school should support parents in raising their children to become an asset to themselves, their families and society - both academically and socially.

Investment in the schools resources include 11 brand new computers in the senior computer suite; ongoing investment in the primary media centre, which is currently being upgraded; three new interactive whiteboards “Smart Boards”, have been installed in the primary school; and a wireless hub to allow internet access which will also improve functionality for the staff.
Other expenditure includes additional work done in the grounds to enhance safety features and electrical improvements in the classrooms.

As the school is dedicated to keeping fees affordable, and classes small, additional funds have been raised by initiatives organised, and supported by, parents, pupils and friends of the school.