Why Choose Junior King's
Junior King's offers children from the age of 3 to 11 a unique opportunity to be part of the King's community that runs through to age 18 and beyond with our thriving alumni network. Life at Junior King's is designed to give pupils at every stage the right balance of nurture, support and drive to be the best that they can be at home and at school.
No matter at what stage you are considering joining Junior King's you can be assured of the best quality education, teaching and support in the county. The unique features of King’s, which visitors identify time and again, are the inclusive community, the warmth of welcome and the level of individual care for our pupils.
On this page you can read some of the reviews from independent bodies who have spend time with staff, pupils and parents to shape their reviews.
While we are very proud of our reviews and awards, nothing can replace experiencing King's in person. We would be delighted to welcome you for a visit. For more information please go to our visit us page where you can book an Open Day or contact our Admissions Office on 01452 337337 or email [email protected].
Reviews
Good Schools Guide
To help you get a feel for life at Junior King's you can see the highlights of our recent Good Schools Guide review by watching our summary reel or by reading the full Little King's and Junior King's review on the Good Schools Guide website.
Muddy Stilettos
Junior King's has been recently been reviewed by the Muddy Stilettos team and we are very proud of the results. You can read some of the comments below, or read the full Junior School Review here.
"Period charm and a platinum reputation for nurturing capable, confident pupils who love learning are the hallmarks of this historic yet future-facing school – it’s a CV that impresses."
"Come here for small class sizes, world class facilities, an all-through option, and the knowledge that the school is constantly future-proofing it’s offering."
"King’s Junior School excels in nurturing self-confident, polite and capable pupils."
"It’s a place where individual talents flourish, whether that be on the sports field, the stage or in the classroom.“
"The curriculum is a stimulating and balanced one focusing on developing skills, concepts and attitudes, in a fun and engaging way, with a laser focus on instilling a love of learning.”
"The King’s pastoral care programme in King’s Junior School offers an inbuilt advantage – with smaller classroom sizes, class teachers can develop personal connections with all of their pupils."
"You’ll find a real streak of kindness running through KJS’s DNA generally."
"Very good transport links. King’s has a fleet of 11 buses, collecting pupils from all corners of the county. This is complemented by an excellent standard of wrap around care provision."
"King’s Junior School is a hive of activity all year round.”
Awards
SoGlos Lifestyle & Community Awards
King's are three time winners of the SoGlos Independent School of the Year award, a record in the county.
"Pairing rich history and tradition with a forward-thinking educational philosophy, King's delivers academic success within a nurturing environment, renowned for its outstanding pastoral care, broad curriculum and extra-curricular offering, and close links to Gloucester Cathedral."
