Welcome to the website for King James’s School, that details key information about the working life of the school

King James’s School is a highly successful inclusive school, at the heart of the market town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Our core ambition is “To set no limits on what we can achieve” by providing an exceptional education for all. Every student is also offered rich and varied cultural experiences, an impressive extra-curricular offer with a vast range of clubs and activities available to all.

With a Royal Charter and foundation dating from 1616 we have an enviable tradition, identity and ethos, which is combined with the best in modern curriculum design and innovative teaching and learning. But it is our warm relationships and calm, friendly interactions that define life at King James’s.

We hope that looking around this website will give you a flavour of our school.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like more information.

Ms M Oakley

Headteacher