• The school is Christ centred, adventurous and community minded, and aims to combine strong academic development with faith, love and purposeful growth.

• Will suit families wanting a Christian day school with continuity to GCSE and a close pastoral atmosphere.

Admissions at The King’s School in Harpenden should appeal to families seeking a Christian day school with continuity from the primary years through to GCSE. The school should suit parents who want academic development and pastoral care to sit inside a clearly Christ-centred community rather than a more neutral independent-school ethos.

Conventional scholarships are not the centre of the proposition here, and the public emphasis is much more on ethos, community and educational fit. Families who need financial support or want to understand any current assistance should ask directly.

The overall picture is warm, faith rooted and personal, with the school repeatedly emphasising fresh challenges, exciting opportunities and a community where pupils are well known. Parents should still visit because the decisive issue is whether the school’s Christian expectations and overall tone align with what they want for their child and family.