The King's School, Tynemouth
| Established | 2013 1860 (King's School, Tynemouth) |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Principal | Philip Sanderson |
| Location |
Huntington Place Tynemouth Tyne and Wear NE30 4RF England  Coordinates: 55°01′01″N 1°25′37″W / 55.017°N 1.427°W |
| DfE number | 392/4000 |
| DfE URN | 139658 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Staff | 119 |
| Students | 1200 (approx.) |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 4–18 |
| Colours |
Red, Gold and Navy |
| Former pupils | King's Tynemouth Alumni |
| Affiliation | Woodard Schools |
| Website | www |
Red, Gold and Navy
Kings Priory School is a mixed all-through school and sixth form located in Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear, England. The current Principal is Mr Philip Sanderson. The school has a Christian foundation as the largest member of the Woodard Corporation, but accepts pupils of any religious background. It is located immediately to the east of Tynemouth Metro Station
It was founded as The King's School in 1860 and was originally situated solely in the old headmaster's house, now Tynemouth House, which continues to be used for conferences and teaching. Previously an fee-charging independent school, The King's School converted to academy status in September 2013, merging with the Priory Primary school in Tynemouth and was renamed Kings Priory School. It remains a member of the Woodard Corporation but is now state-funded.
The school was founded in Jarrow in 1860, but by 1865 had moved to its present site in Tynemouth. The school originally provided private education for local boys as Tynemouth School: the school did not become known as The King's School until the 1960s. The school's name is in reference to the three ancient kings buried at Tynemouth Priory: Oswin, Osred II and Malcolm III. Consequently, there are many student myths as to the position of the apostrophe in the name (King's, rather than Kings'). The school grew considerably in size during the second half of the 20th century and began to admit girls to both the Kindergarten and the Sixth Form during that time. The school became fully coeducational and part comprehensive in 1996, following the initial decision in 1992.
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