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The Kings of Wessex Academy

Somerset, BS27 3AQSecondaryAges 13–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.34
Above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#756 of 3,141 nationally

About The Kings of Wessex Academy

The Kings of Wessex Academy is a Church of England secondary school in Somerset for students aged 13 to 18, with a current roll of 1,050 pupils against a capacity of 1,194, leaving some room for growth. Its proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.6%, which is below the national average and suggests a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many state secondaries. The school is clearly in demand: it ranks first out of 26 secondary schools in Somerset on Progress 8, placing it in the top 25% nationally. This strong performance signal is reinforced by its Ofsted rating of Good, awarded following an ungraded inspection in November 2024 that confirmed standards were maintained. The previous graded inspection in 2015 rated the school Outstanding overall, so the current Good rating represents a step down, though the sixth form provision was judged Outstanding in that 2015 inspection and remains a standout feature.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range13 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStation Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ
HeadteacherJoanne Cowper
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils1,050
Free School Meals (FSM)11.6%
School Capacity1,050 / 1,194 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (6 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 15 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteArt StudiosLibrarySixth Form CentreGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

AthleticsHockeyNetballGymnasticsCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaDuke of EdinburghGardeningChoirChessYoung EnterpriseDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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The Kings of Wessex Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.