that were aiding the industrial revolution in the city. The current head, David Morton, is now taking on the mantle ofWheeler and Stock. He joined the school two years ago and has a clear vision for King’s for the next five years. With 600 pupils, the King’s School remains popular with Gloucestershire families, all of whom benefit from the character and ethos that give the School its unique feel. While the size of the school and its ethos will not change, King’s is implementing some exciting new initiatives, including its significant community partnerships.
The addition of spacious practise and teaching rooms, a suite for music technology and a large rehearsal room will transform the quality of music education offered by the school. The next significant investment for the school will be the redevelopment of the sixth form at Dulverton House. The 13th century building has been a much-loved home for A-Level students for generations. However, the spaces are small, tired and unsuited for the demands of the 21st century. Starting in Easter 2020, work will begin to completely overhaul the space to make it fit for 21 century learning.
For close to 500 years, The King’s School has been at the heart of Gloucester. In keeping with this long history, King’s continues to be committed to community partnership activities as well as offering more bursary support. The school currently invests in excess of £1million each year in financial support for pupils from the local area. This figure is set to increase in the coming years, as King’s aims to become even more accessible to families from a wide range of backgrounds. King’s School has witnessed many notable developments within the city since 1541. However, none has been more exciting than Gloucester’s current renaissance and we are proud to be playing our part in the success of our city l For more information on The King’s School visit www.thekingsschool.co.uk or call 01452 337 337
The first of these was the construction of the new £1million all-weather sports pitch at Archdeacon Meadow. This was opened by Gloucester’s MP Richard Graham in February, and meets the school's aim of increasing its outreach programme to the wider Gloucester community. Other schools and sports clubs in the city can now benefit from the first-class facilities at King’s, which will be available for up to 50 per cent of the year, helping children throughout the county to develop a love of sport. Building on the school’s long musical tradition, King’s took over the old Probate Offices in Pitt Street in February and following refurbishment, the music department moved in.
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