Samuel King's School
Foundation school
Alston, CA9 3QU
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 9% in England
20 of 20 in Westmorland and Furness
Pupils
113
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
11.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | 36.4 | 30.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26% | 23% | 23% | |
| Average English grade | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 21% | 15% | 30% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.55 | -0.24 | — |
31% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Haydon Bridge High School · 13.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 14% in England
- William Howard School · 15.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 39% in England
- Appleby Grammar School · 15.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 32% in England
- Ullswater Community College · 16.2 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith · 16.4 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
- Queen Elizabeth High School · 16.8 mi · Good · Top 21% in England
The neighbourhood
Samuel King's School is in Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor (typical home £267,500, crime very low).
What is Samuel King's School's Ofsted rating?
Samuel King's School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Samuel King's School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Samuel King's School is in the bottom 9% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.