We have received Best Value recognition
We are delighted to announce that The King’s School, Hampshire has been recognised by The Telegraph as one of the Best Value Private Schools in the UK, receiving a "Very Good" rating in their latest independent review.
This recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional education, strong Christian values, and outstanding pastoral care — all at a level of affordability that ensures value for families investing in their child’s future.
What Does “Best Value” Mean?
The Telegraph’s review examined a wide range of factors, including academic performance, pupil wellbeing, facilities, enrichment opportunities, and overall cost. The “Best Value” distinction is awarded to schools that offer high-quality education at a sensible price, ensuring that parents see a return on their investment — not just in academic achievement, but in personal development and life-readiness.
We are Non-Selective - What does that mean?
We are a non-selective school. This means that we do not have academic entry requirements, such as entrance exams. As a result, our GCSE grades when compared to the wider independent sector (who are often ‘selective’) can seem lower. We enter all our pupils into the exams we feel are appropriate for them, and show these results within our overall GCSE results for the year. As a result, our GCSE results on The Telegraph review are shown as slightly lower than the overall average for the independent school sector, but higher than the state school sector.
A Distinctive Education
At The King’s School, we aim to nurture the whole child — academically, spiritually and socially. Our small class sizes, committed Christian ethos, and focus on developing every child’s individual potential create an environment where pupils flourish. This is evident from our ISI Inspection (2023) where we received an EXCELLENT for pupils’ personal development.
Headteacher, Caroline Santer, responded to the news:
"We are incredibly proud to be recognised by The Telegraph as a best value independent school. This acknowledgement reflects our belief that high-quality education should be accessible and rooted in strong values. We’re thrilled that our school’s dedication to our pupils has been recognised in this way."
This recognition comes at an exciting time for The King's School, as we continue to fundraising towards our Immeasurably More campaign, raising money to invest in new and improved facilities for our primary classes.
We remain committed to our mission: to provide a quality, Christ-centred education.
If you would like more information about The King's School or to arrange a visit, please contact us or explore our website to see what makes our school truly special.
About Us
The King’s School offers independent (private) Christian education for children aged 4-16 in Fair Oak, Hampshire. Our school grounds, easily accessible to Southampton, Romsey, Winchester and the surrounding area, are nestled in a quiet location with a woodland backdrop.
Our vision is to provide quality Christian education, where pupils grow in wisdom, stature and favour with God and man. At The King’s School, pupils enjoy their learning, are encouraged to have high aspirations and to treat others with kindness and respect. Through our Christ centred curriculum, pupils are supported to become secure and happy in who God has made them to be, and to find purpose in their God-given destiny.
Rated EXCELLENT for pupils’ personal development - ISI Inspection 2023
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