The King Alfred School an Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySomerset
AddressBurnham Road, TA9 3EE
URN146439

School Census

Total 1354
Girls/Boys 700/654
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.7%/48.3%
% pupils where English not first language 6.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 332
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
22/11/2022 Good
26/04/2017 Inadequate
Inspection Date 22/11/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 26/04/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 27.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 43.00%
Entering EBacc 19.80%
EBacc average point score 3.29
Progress 8 -0.52
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 47%
Entering EBacc 25%
EBacc average point score 3.44
Progress 8 -0.43
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.85
Progress 8 -0.26

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications240
As first preference233
As second preference5
As third preference1
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers233
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications220
As first preference217
As second preference3
As third preference0
Total Offers Made218
first preference offers217
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications219
As first preference217
As second preference1
As third preference1
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers217
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications197
As first preference192
As second preference3
As third preference2
Total Offers Made194
first preference offers192
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications219
As first preference212
As second preference4
As third preference3
Total Offers Made218
first preference offers212
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications216
As first preference211
As second preference2
As third preference3
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers211
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree49%
disagree14%
strongly disagree14%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree51%
disagree11%
strongly disagree13%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree9%
agree44%
disagree18%
strongly disagree17%
don't know11%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree11%
disagree12%
strongly disagree15%
don't know8%
not applicable48%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree18%
agree40%
disagree30%
strongly disagree9%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree20%
agree28%
disagree16%
strongly disagree17%
don't know2%
not applicable16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes20%
no80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree8%
agree25%
disagree38%
strongly disagree21%
dont know8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree23%
agree51%
disagree15%
strongly disagree5%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree49%
disagree14%
strongly disagree8%
don't know5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree19%
agree47%
disagree25%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree66%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree49%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree13%
agree43%
disagree19%
strongly disagree16%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes66%
no34%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin89.5%
any other white background ethnic origin3.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin89.1%
any other white background ethnic origin3.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
indian ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Churchfield Church School

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Burham Road, , TA9 3JF