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King Arthur's School

Somerset, BA9 9BXSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-0.21
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
70 1st-choice / 72 places
Ranking
#2,029
of 3,141 nationally

About King Arthur's School

King Arthur's School in Somerset posts a Progress 8 score of -0.21, which sits almost exactly on the local authority average of -0.2 for secondary schools. That places it 15th out of 26 schools in Somerset, putting it in the middle of the pack rather than at either extreme. The school's Attainment 8 score of 40.3 gives a useful snapshot of how pupils perform across eight key subjects, and the basics measure — the proportion achieving grade 4 or above in both English and maths — stands at 53.8 per cent. That figure drops to 32.1 per cent when you look at the stronger grade 5 benchmark, which is a more telling indicator for parents aiming for solid GCSE foundations. The EBacc average point score of 3.41 and the fact that only 19.2 per cent of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects suggest the curriculum leans away from the full academic breadth that some families prioritise.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWest Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9BX
HeadteacherJonty Archibald
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils448
Free School Meals (FSM)25.9%
School Capacity448 / 700 (64% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Playing FieldsGymnasiumAstro TurfTheatreLibraryICT SuiteSixth Form CentreScience LabsDining HallSports HallArt StudiosSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballNetballRugbyGymnasticsMartial ArtsRounders

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraChessDuke of EdinburghDebateModel United NationsBook ClubDramaGardeningNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: kingarthurs.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King Arthur's School

King Arthur's School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.