The Kings of Wessex Academy
Details
| Age Range | 13-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Station Road, BS27 3AQ |
| School Website | www.kowessex.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1934742608 |
| URN | 136783 |
School Census
| Total | 1033 |
| Girls/Boys | 519/514 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.2%/49.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 105 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/03/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2015 | Good |
| 03/02/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/02/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 45.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.36 |
| Progress 8 | 0.34 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | 52% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.34 |
| Progress 8 | 0.19 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 75% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.66 |
| Progress 8 | 0.04 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Cheddar First School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hillfield, , BS27 3HN
Fairlands Middle School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Masons Way, , BS27 3PG