King Alfred's
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Portway Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9BY |
| Phone | 01235225700 |
| Reference Number | 137140 |
King Alfred's has demonstrated significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from an 'Requires Improvement' grade to 'Good' across all evaluated domains. Pupils generally express satisfaction with the school environment, noting enhanced behavior and engagement in learning. There is clear commitment from leadership to raise academic expectations and improve curriculum delivery, alongside noticeable support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, there remain areas that require attention, including some inconsistencies in curriculum access and assessment practices.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1763 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.11%
Girls: 48.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 182 | 170 | 352 |
| 8 | 145 | 155 | 300 |
| 9 | 187 | 138 | 325 |
| 10 | 146 | 124 | 270 |
| 11 | 110 | 124 | 234 |
| 12 | 54 | 90 | 144 |
| 13 | 77 | 61 | 138 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.3% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| African | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as King Alfred's (A Specialist Sports College) | |
| 10 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
| 20 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Improved behavior and attitudes of pupils
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- High quality of sixth form provision
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Positive relationships between staff and students
- Success in personal development initiatives
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the curriculum leading to unequal access
- Inconsistent assessment practices affecting pupil understanding
- Limited time for discussing well-being issues for older pupils
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.46 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.33 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 18.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 134 | 38 |
| Third Preference | 54 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 16 | 10 |
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