King Arthur's School

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for King Arthur's School.

Wincanton, BA99BX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
49.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.21
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 53.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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

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

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
West Hill
Wincanton, BA99BX
Phone
196332368
Website
kingarthurs.org.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147016
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
West Hill, Wincanton, BA9 9BX
Website
www.kingarthurs.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Capacity
700 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
468
Free School Meals
29.3% (137 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
78
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
468 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready, Respectful, Responsive – Thrive for life"

Enjoyment, with hard work, and going the extra mile Friendliness and a strong sense of community Support and care for everyone and each other Politeness, respect and tolerance Inquisitiveness through a breadth of opportunities and experiences An engaging, calm and purposeful learning environment Leadership, aspiration and ambition Pride, quality and excellence – for us, the details matter

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher: Mr Jonty Archibald; Vision: Ready, Respectful, Responsive – Thrive for life; Focus on helping students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Curriculum Highlights

Be broad, balanced and ambitious Prioritise reading, literacy and knowledge-rich learning Promote inclusion, equity and high expectations for all Provide strong personal development Prepare students for the future Overview of the curriculum: Year 7, Year 8, Year 9; Key Stage 4 pathways

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After-school home learning club after school in IT2 between 3.00 and 4.00 where students can complete tasks with teacher supervision.

Admissions Criteria

King Arthur’s School has nine designated catchment schools. Admission priority: (1) students with a statement of SEN naming King Arthur’s as the preferred school; (2) students whose older brother or sister attends the school; (3) students who live closest to the school. Year group capacities: Year 7 – 120; Year 8 – 120; Year 9 – 100; Year 10 – 85; Year 11 – 80. Applications via local authority; in-year admissions; contact admissions for more information.

Other Secondary Schools in Somerset

Compare with nearby schools

View all Secondary schools in Somerset