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The Kings of Wessex Academy

The Kings of Wessex Academy, Cheddar
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The Kings of Wessex Academy

Station Road, Cheddar, BS27 3AQ

A Good-rated secondary school in Cheddar.

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Church of England
Pupils
1,050
Ages
13-18
FSM
11.6%
Attainment 8
48.7
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.5%
Basics 9-5
53.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
37.7%
EBacc APS
4.30
EBacc 9-5
15.7%
EBacc 9-4
25.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.03
A*-A Grades
26.1%
A*-B Grades
56.5%
AAB+ %
13.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 124 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Kings of Wessex Academy

The Kings of Wessex Academy is a secondary school in Cheddar, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 157 responses), 80% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.7. The school has around 1,050 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Station Road, Cheddar, BS27 3AQ | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Kings of Wessex Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Kings of Wessex Academy

What is The Kings of Wessex Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Kings of Wessex Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about The Kings of Wessex Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 157 responses): 80% of parents would recommend The Kings of Wessex Academy.
What are The Kings of Wessex Academy's latest exam results?
The Kings of Wessex Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Kings of Wessex Academy located?
The Kings of Wessex Academy is a secondary school in Cheddar, Somerset (BS27 3AQ).
How many pupils attend The Kings of Wessex Academy?
The Kings of Wessex Academy has around 1,050 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Kings of Wessex Academy with other schools?
View The Kings of Wessex Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Somerset.