King Arthur's School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | West Hill, BA9 9BX |
| School Website | www.kingarthurs.org.uk |
| Telephone | 196332368 |
| URN | 147016 |
School Census
| Total | 463 |
| Girls/Boys | 223/240 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.2%/51.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 125 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 29/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/11/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 28/11/2017 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 29/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 28/11/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 19.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.41 |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 40% |
| Entering EBacc | 18% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.08 |
| Progress 8 | -0.59 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.56 |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 113 |
| As first preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 95 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 118 |
| As first preference | 88 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 96 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 88 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 124 |
| As first preference | 100 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 100 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As first preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 91 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 106 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 86 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 43% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 33% |
| no | 67% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 64% |
| no | 36% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Wincanton Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Station Road, , BA9 9EL
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tout Hill, , BA9 9DH