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The King Alfred School an Academy

Somerset, TA9 3EESecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.0×
First choices did not exceed offers made
223 1st-choice / 225 offers made
Ranking
#2,647
of 3,141 nationally

About The King Alfred School an Academy

The King Alfred School an Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Somerset, South West, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,269 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,375.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (22 Nov 2022). the published Attainment 8 score was 40.5 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was D+ for 2023/24. admissions data records 223 first-preference applications and 225 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressBurnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE
HeadteacherMr Dan Milford
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils1,269
Free School Meals (FSM)28.8%
School Capacity1,269 / 1,375 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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The King Alfred School an Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.