The King Alfred School an Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Burnham Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3EE |
| Phone | 01278784881 |
| Reference Number | 146439 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1294 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.37%
Girls: 52.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 123 | 112 | 235 |
| 8 | 105 | 134 | 239 |
| 9 | 108 | 120 | 228 |
| 10 | 105 | 128 | 233 |
| 11 | 117 | 112 | 229 |
| 12 | 24 | 32 | 56 |
| 13 | 31 | 43 | 74 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.9% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 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 | 2023-01-19 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2022-11-22 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 19 January 2023 |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 68 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 90 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 67 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 90 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 56 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 90 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 64 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 53 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 90 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 25 | 40 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 69 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 90 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 58 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 90 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 62 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 90 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 60 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 90 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 56 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 90 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 48 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 90 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 69 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 90 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 85 | 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:
- 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Churchfield Church School
Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3JF |
0.36 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LG |
0.63 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church Junior School
Dunstan Road, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ER |
0.83 miles |
|
Burnham-On-Sea Infant School
Winchester Road, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1JD |
1.01 miles |
|
West Huntspill Primary Academy
New Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3QE |
1.16 miles |
|
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School
Brent Knoll Primary School, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EQ |
2.01 miles |
|
East Huntspill Primary Academy
New Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3PT |
2.42 miles |
|
Berrow Primary Church Academy
Rugosa Drive, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2LJ |
2.64 miles |
|
Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy
The Causeway, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4QA |
2.86 miles |
|
East Brent Church of England First School
Church Road, East Brent, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4HZ |
3.09 miles |
|
Pawlett Primary School Academy
Gaunts Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4SB |
3.37 miles |
|
Puriton Primary School
Rowlands Rise, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BT |
4.15 miles |
|
Lympsham Church of England Academy
Rectory Way, Lympsham, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 0EW |
4.18 miles |
|
Woolavington Village Primary School
Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EA |
4.45 miles |
|
Otterhampton Primary School
School Lane, Combwich, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2QS |
5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Sedgemoor Manor School
Blackford Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4NP |
4.3 miles |