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King Alfred's

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King Alfred's

Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BY

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Pupils
1,763
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.6%
Attainment 8
45.2
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.6%
Basics 9-5
43.3%

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
24.5%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
14.2%
EBacc 9-4
17.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.45
A*-A Grades
26.5%
A*-B Grades
52.9%
AAB+ %
18.9%

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 152 students entered

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About King Alfred's

King Alfred's is a secondary school in Wantage, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. The school has around 1,763 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BY | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King Alfred's, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good
  2. May 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about King Alfred's

What is King Alfred's's Ofsted rating?
King Alfred's received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are King Alfred's's latest exam results?
King Alfred's: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is King Alfred's located?
King Alfred's is a secondary school in Wantage, Oxfordshire (OX12 9BY).
How many pupils attend King Alfred's?
King Alfred's has around 1,763 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Alfred's with other schools?
View King Alfred's'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 Oxfordshire.