The King’s (The Cathedral) School

Since 1541, The King’s School has offered an outstanding quality of education. We are delighted to be one of the highest achieving comprehensive schools in the country, but this has only been possible thanks to the support from staff, parents, governors, Old Petriburgians (the OPA) and members of King’s Friends. Our extended family has helped us to develop wonderfully rounded individuals, in a Church of England foundation school, through a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities that appeal to all interests and tastes.

Central government funding is projected to do little more than cover our staffing and maintenance costs. Refurbishment, significant repair, improvement to our facilities and the supporting of additional curriculum projects is only made possible through our ability to fundraise successfully. 

As an exempted charity we are bound by and operate within the rules laid down by the Charities Commission and also the Fundraising Regulator. We want your generous donation to have maximum impact on the lives of the children at the School, and we will do all we can to make sure that this is happening in as efficient and cost-effective way as possible.

Additionally, a great deal of charity fundraising takes place each year for charities chosen annually by the students. Activities have included various sponsored events, collections and the Sixth Form Revue. Each year there is a ‘Charities Week’ which in the past has included a non-uniform day, various sales and a wide variety of entertainment. Each event enables pupils to use their own initiative, enthusiasm and organisational skills. Sixth Form Prefects take the lead in helping and encouraging younger pupils with events. Last Year the pupils raised over £13,400 during the year, which was split equally between 4 charities.