[6] The infant Saint Rumwold (or Rumwald, Rumbold or Rumbald) is said to have lived and died at King's Sutton in 662.

The Royalist garrison was constantly at work early in 1645 digging saltpetre in King's Sutton and making gunpowder out of it in a house specially built near Banbury.

The spire was added to the tower, probably late in the 14th century, raising the steeple to a height of 198 feet (60 m).

[9] Astrop house is a Grade II* listed country manor about 1 mile (1.6 km) north-east of the village.

It is constructed of limestone ashlar in two storeys, with a 7-bay frontage [10][11] It was built c.1740 for Sir John Willes, Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas.

The new headteacher provides focused leadership so that all the staff are supporting the good quality of education for the pupils.

King's Sutton has two public houses: the Butchers Arms (Hook Norton Brewery) and the White Horse.

[21] King's Sutton Heritage Trust Fund was formed in December 2005, with a mission statement that reads: "To promote, protect and enhance the history, facilities, structures and amenities of the village of King's Sutton and the surrounding area for the benefit of its inhabitants.