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The King Alfred School an Academy
- Secondary
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge TA9 3EE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: There is an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum in place for all pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display positive attitudes towards their learning and low-level disruption is not tolerated
Qualifications and Training: Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use strategies such as recall quizzes and questioning
Strengths and Challenges: Staff talk positively about the support they receive from senior leaders
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders gather the views of parents through regular parent forums
Communication: A minority of parents say that communication between school and home could be improved
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally satisfied but some feel communication could be better
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders resolve bullying incidents effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have planned the knowledge that pupils need to learn
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents are rare and handled effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There are appropriate policies and practices in place to keep pupils safe
Extracurricular Offerings: Many opportunities for pupils to participate in extra-curricular activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils attend trips to enhance their understanding of the curriculum
Outdoor Facilities: The school site is calm and purposefully managed
Career Counselling Services: There is a detailed careers programme mapped out across all year groups
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form benefit from a growing range of course options
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported. Teachers consider their needs in their curriculum planning
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The King Alfred School an Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 1336 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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This is a fantastic school that offers every student a first-rate education in a secure, joyful, caring, and meaningful atmosphere. High standards and the conviction that every kid can succeed in both a personal and academic sense define our school's ethos. Our children respect one another as well as the adults in our school, and they are inspired to develop into successful 21st-century learners.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-17 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 15.1 | 14.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 30% | 48% | 24% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.30% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 17.73% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 28.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 12.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 4.2% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 6.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 2.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 83.66% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 74.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 56.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 10.03% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 22.7% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 32.39% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 13.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 6.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 8.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 2.35 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.19% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 82.69% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 51.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 10.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 10.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 19.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 15.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.02% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.33 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.96% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.58% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.88% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.31% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 20.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.6% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 14.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.4 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.56% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.63 | 33.85 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.44 | 32.43 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.30% | 15.79% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 96 | 337 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 43.55% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.27% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 31.27% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 13.27% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.83 | 36.96 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.58 | 34.88 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.5% | 17% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 53 | 390 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 44.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.7% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 28.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 14.1% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The King Alfred School an Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
