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The King Alfred School an Academy

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The King Alfred School an Academy

Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,294
Ages
11-18
FSM
30.4%
Attainment 8
40.4
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

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%

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
7.0%
EBacc APS
3.23
EBacc 9-5
2.6%
EBacc 9-4
3.5%
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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

National avgSelective avg

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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.
How can I compare The King Alfred School an Academy with other schools?
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