The King Alfred School an Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Burnham Road, TA9 3EE |
| School Website | tkasa.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1278784881 |
| URN | 146439 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 22 November 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 240 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 220 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 217 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 219 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 222 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 217 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 197 |
| As first preference | 192 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 219 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 216 |
| As first preference | 211 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 66% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 66% |
| no | 34% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Churchfield Church School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Burham Road, , TA9 3JF