Open Other Secondary Mixed

King Charles I School

Hill Grove House, Kidderminster, DY10 1XA
Part of: THE FOUR STONES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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King Charles I School
Kidderminster, DY10 1XA
1,128 Pupils
1,304 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
27.60% FSM %
585 Boys
543 Girls
About King Charles I School

King Charles I School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,128 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,304. Current headteacher: Ruth Allen.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Worcestershire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Wyre Forest
Parliamentary Constituency Wyre Forest
Ward Aggborough & Spennells
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FOUR STONES GATEWAY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10037008
URN 138032
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Setchell Chair of Local Governing Body 13/11/2018 12/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ann Chadwick Local Governor 13/11/2018 12/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Joel Douglas Local Governor 13/11/2018 12/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dan Mander Local Governor 16/06/2023 21/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Frances Oborski Local Governor 28/11/2018 27/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jennie Paternoster Local Governor 15/02/2022 21/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Ian Setchell Local Governor 13/11/2018 30/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Katie Tingley Local Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Anthony Williams Local Governor 24/05/2021 23/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Comberton Primary School
0.66 km • KIDDERMINSTER
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary
0.75 km • Kidderminster
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Holy Trinity School
0.84 km • Kidderminster
Other
Offmore Primary School
0.94 km • KIDDERMINSTER
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St George's CofE School
1.05 km • Kidderminster
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Heronswood Primary School
1.44 km • Kidderminster
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Frequently Asked Questions
King Charles I School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
King Charles I School has 1,128 pupils, with a capacity of 1,304.
King Charles I School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at King Charles I School is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at King Charles I School is Mrs Ruth Allen.
King Charles I School is at Hill Grove House, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1XA, in the Worcestershire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at King Charles I School: Has a sixth form.
King Charles I School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mrs Ruth Allen
Hill Grove House, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1XA
01562512880
www.kingcharlesschool.co.uk/
Location
DY10 1XA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138032
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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