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The King Alfred School an Academy

Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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40.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.6%
Basics 9-5
32.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

40.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2340.146.4
2023/2438.746.4
2024/2540.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.440.00
2023/24-0.530.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
7.0%
EBacc APS
3.23
EBacc 9-5
2.6%
EBacc 9-4
3.5%
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
27.58
A*-A Grades
13.1%
A*-B Grades
28.8%
AAB+ %
6.7%

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 84 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Sedgemoor Manor School
6.93 km away · Other independent special school
Chilton Trinity School
9.77 km away · Academy converter
Good
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
9.81 km away · Academy converter
Good
Bridgwater College Academy
10.54 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
University Centre Somerset College Group
10.66 km away · Further education

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About The King Alfred School an Academy

The King Alfred School an Academy is a secondary school in Highbridge, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.4. The school has around 1,294 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The King Alfred School an Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Apr 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: The King Alfred School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The King Alfred School an Academy

What is The King Alfred School an Academy's Ofsted rating?
The King Alfred School an Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The King Alfred School an Academy's latest exam results?
The King Alfred School an Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The King Alfred School an Academy located?
The King Alfred School an Academy is a secondary school in Highbridge, Somerset (TA9 3EE).
How many pupils attend The King Alfred School an Academy?
The King Alfred School an Academy has around 1,294 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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