King Alfred's

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Wantage, OX129BY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.1%
Continue in education or training
39.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Sustained employment
71.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 36.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 March 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Portway
Wantage, OX129BY
Phone
1235225700
Website
kaacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137140
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BY
Website
http://www.kaacademy.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
2,205 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,682
Free School Meals
18.3% (308 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (44 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
46.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
36.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
42%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
175 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.1 (+14.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
105 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
210
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,682 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(37 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Opportunity for All"

Responsibility Respect Tolerance Curiosity Knowledge Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Jonathan Smart: King Alfred's Academy is friendly, ambitious and vibrant, with the motto 'Opportunity for All'. The school emphasises high standards, excellent teaching, a broad curriculum, strong pastoral care, staff development, and a culture of collaboration to help every student thrive.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Cross country TAG rugby Football Basketball Netball Tennis Ultra Olympics

Curriculum Highlights

Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme Character Development Programme Creative Arts King Alfred's Academic Enrichment Programme Reading programme

Admissions Criteria

King Alfred's Academy uses the Oxfordshire Local Authority Admissions Policy. It has an agreed catchment area and a published admission number of 290 from 2025/26. Students from the catchment area are admitted at age 11 without reference to ability or aptitude. In-year admissions are handled via Oxfordshire County Council (OCC). Parents can contact the school for visits via the enquiries form. The Cambrian Learning Trust follows the OCC admissions and appeals processes. The catchment area includes named primary schools listed in the admissions information section. An appeal process via an Independent Panel is available through OCC.

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