 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.