The King Alfred School an Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The King Alfred School an Academy.

Highbridge, TA93EE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
42.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.53
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 48.9%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
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
22 November 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Burnham Road
Highbridge, TA93EE
Phone
1278784881
Website
tkasa.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146439
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE
Website
tkasa.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,375 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,336
Free School Meals
29.1% (389 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
81 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
84 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
167
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,336 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Belong. Believe. Be Proud."

Trust and loyalty Kindness and Curiosity Adaptability and ambition Steadfastness and resilience Achievement and respect

Facilities

2G floodlit Astro – suitable for football and hockey (also used for kids' holiday camps) Gymnasium Main Hall Drama & Dance Studios Classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-focussed curriculum with a seam of powerful knowledge and big concepts KS3 (Years 7–9) provides a broad, mixed-ability curriculum with field trips and opportunities for extracurriculars KS4 (Years 10–11) GCSE curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, PE, and a broad range of option subjects The English Baccalaureate is not compulsory Curriculum emphasises high aspirations and progression to post-16 education and the world of work Very personalised curriculum with guidance to tailor learning; focus on life skills (PLTS) and SEAL; vocabulary development is a core element (KS3 vocabulary curriculum)

Admissions Criteria

Open Evening held at the start of the school year; Planned admission limit in each Year Group; Admissions handled by The Priory Learning Trust policies and the Local Authority (Somerset Council); Open evenings and tours available; Applications processed via the Local Authority; For an Application Pack contact the Student Services Team (Tel: 01278 784881).

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