The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.7
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
11.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 225 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,050
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 11.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Cowper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Kings of Wessex Academy a selective school?
No. The Kings of Wessex Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Kings of Wessex Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Kings of Wessex Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Kings of Wessex Academy?
The Kings of Wessex Academy currently has 1,050 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Kings of Wessex Academy take?
The Kings of Wessex Academy caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Kings of Wessex Academy?
The Kings of Wessex Academy is in Cheddar, BS27 3AQ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Kings of Wessex Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Kings of Wessex Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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