Kingsley Senior School combines a strong academic Core Curriculum with a unique Expansive Curriculum that ignites passions in sport, arts, STEM, outdoor education and the environment. Every student is known, challenged and supported to become the best version of themselves.
Kingsley is a fully inclusive, proudly non-selective school — yet our students consistently exceed national expectations. How? Because we believe the foundation of academic success is a young person who feels safe, known and genuinely supported. Small classes, expert teaching and outstanding SEND provision ensure no student is left behind.
Our curriculum is distinctive: a Core Curriculum of 45-minute morning lessons delivers a rigorous academic programme, while the Expansive Curriculum — delivered in longer afternoon sessions — is where passions ignite and learning truly comes alive.
And yes — every student surfs during PE lessons.
Two complementary curricula work together to develop academic excellence and the whole person.
A rigorous academic programme from Years 7 to 11, leading to GCSE, BTEC and ASDAN qualifications. Delivered in calm, supportive classrooms with small class sizes ensuring individual attention for every student.
Where passions ignite. Five specialist pathways delivered in longer afternoon sessions, giving students the time and resource to truly develop their interests alongside their academic work.
At Kingsley, mental health and wellbeing aren't a bolt-on — they're the foundation on which everything else is built. Our pastoral team knows every student individually. Form tutors, houseparents and specialist wellbeing staff work together to ensure every young person feels supported, understood and never alone.
Our Resilience Tightrope framework — delivered through the Outdoor Education pathway — gives students a clear, structured way to build emotional resilience with demonstrable outcomes. We believe the best academic results come from young people who feel well.
Come and see us. Meet the team, explore the school and find out what makes Kingsley different.