Shaped by King’s

For nearly 500 years, King’s surroundings have shaped pupils in three schools which are redefining education and setting great hearts and great minds alight.

At King’s pupils experience a unique mix of seventh-century buildings oozing with character, alongside contemporary ones, such as the award-winning Michael Baker Boathouse, to provide purposeful spaces in which to study.

There’s no doubt that meaningful places play a part in our emotional and physical well-being, but according to a National Trust study, they can have a significant role to play in shaping our identity too.

The beating heart of King’s Senior School campus is Worcester Cathedral, a wonderful place to gather for ceremonies and assemblies throughout the year, providing a time for reflection during the busy school day.

Another landmark that is synonymous with life at King’s is the River Severn. An important backdrop to each of the three schools, and a constant reminder of our own existence - full of history but constantly moving forward and forging a new path. Many pupils enjoy time on the river, most notably at the Senior School, where rowing is such an integral part of school life, but it also connects King’s Worcester and King’s St Alban’s Prep School in the city centre with King’s Hawford Prep School, just a few miles up-stream.

King’s Hawford has its own unique history and there is no doubt that the pupils of this remarkable school are touched every single day by its founder Douglas Garrad, who set out to create a school with energy, heart and above all, a spirit of adventure.

For the pupils who study at King’s, there is the greatest sense of those who have come before us and their efforts to shape our Foundation for the next generation. King’s proudly celebrate that pupils are shaped by King’s: shaped by the opportunities they receive; inspired by dynamic teachers and mentors; shaped by the buildings in which they study – meaningful places that leave a lasting impact on each individual.

“In our busy school lives it is too easy to overlook or forget how blessed we are to live and work amidst such magnificent and inspiring buildings. How true it is that we shape our surroundings; thereafter they shape us.” Gareth Doodes, Headmaster, The King’s Worcester Foundation. n

To see the King’s schools in action and experience their wonderful sense of place, visit during their Spring Open Week 25-29th April. www.ksw.org.uk/shapedbykings