The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.5
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.37
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,294
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 30.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Milford
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChurchfield Church School
Primary · 579m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Andrew's Church Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Isleport School
Independent · 1.6km away
Burnham-On-Sea Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
West Huntspill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is The King Alfred School an Academy a selective school?
No. The King Alfred School an Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The King Alfred School an Academy's Ofsted rating?
The King Alfred School an Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The King Alfred School an Academy?
The King Alfred School an Academy currently has 1,294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King Alfred School an Academy take?
The King Alfred School an Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The King Alfred School an Academy?
The King Alfred School an Academy is in Highbridge, TA9 3EE, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King Alfred School an Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The King Alfred School an Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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