[citation needed] Kingsmead had a poor reputation until the early 2000s, when it began to rapidly improve.

[citation needed] It has consistently produced above national average outcomes for students over a number of years.

[3] Giles Bird, a former headteacher, was also appointed a CBE for services to education carried out on behalf of the organisation ASCL.

[4] In 2012, the Lord Hill of Oareford, Leader of the House of Lords visited the school, stating he was impressed with the "vibrant teaching and learning environment".

[citation needed] Since September 2017 the school has had a new Headteacher, David Medway.