We’re absolutely thrilled that King’s High has been shortlisted in this year’s Tes Schools Awards – not just for one, but two categories: ‘Independent Senior School of the Year’ and ‘Headteacher of the Year (Independent). After also being shortlisted for ‘Senior School of the Year’ last year, it’s incredibly special to see our school recognised once again on a national level.

This recognition feels like a celebration of everything that makes our school community so inspiring. From record academic results (for the third year in a row!) to a record number of students on roll, a glowing ISI Inspection Report, and being ranked 8th best girls’ school in the UK for sport – it’s been an exciting time at King’s.

The Tes Schools Awards celebrate excellence across the whole education sector, and we’re proud to be part of that celebration.

Since he was named as Head Master in 2021, King's has secured a number of national awards under the leadership of Dr Stephen Burley, including Sunday Times Top Independent School for Academic Achievement, Warwickshire and Worcestershire (2024); ISA School of the Year (2021); and the ISA Award for Future Readiness (2023). After being crowned ‘Best Head of a Public School’ at Tatler’s School Guide Awards 2025, this latest personal accolade for Dr Burley reflects the exceptional vision, guidance, and leadership that he has demonstrated as he has spearheaded the remarkable growth of the school.

Commenting on the school’s latest recognition, Dr Burley said:

“It is an enormous privilege for King’s High to be shortlisted for Independent School of the Year in the Tes Awards 2025. The fact that this is the second year running that we have achieved this reflects incredibly positively on the outstanding work across our community. Coming off the back of a range of national awards, a significant strength for changemaking in this year’s ISI Inspection Report, and record exam results, it is clear that the school is a national leader in educational excellence.

"I was delighted, also, to be shortlisted for Headteacher of the Year (Independent) in this year’s Tes Awards, a further reflection on the strength of our school community. I am so fortunate to work with a superb team of colleagues, fantastic students and supportive families and we are all able to take great pride in these achievements. We are all working very hard to make a positive difference for our students and families and we are delighted to have this recognised in this year’s Tes Awards.”

We’ll find out the results of the Tes Awards on Friday 20 June! Thank you to everyone who makes King’s such a special place.