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King Arthur's School

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King Arthur's School

West Hill, Wincanton, BA9 9BX

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2022

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

Academic picture

40.5school · 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
40.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.9%
Basics 9-5
34.2%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

40.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2336.846.4
2023/2440.346.4
2024/2540.546.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.590.00
2023/24-0.210.00
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
20.5%
EBacc APS
3.44
EBacc 9-5
13.7%
EBacc 9-4
19.2%
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6.15 km away · Academy converter
Good
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6.43 km away · Other independent school
Ansford Academy
7.59 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Gillingham School
11.09 km away · Voluntary controlled school
Good
The Gryphon School
12.5 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About King Arthur's School

King Arthur's School is a secondary school in Wincanton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 88 responses), 84% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. The school has around 448 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: West Hill, Wincanton, BA9 9BX | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: King Arthur's Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King Arthur's School

What is King Arthur's School's Ofsted rating?
King Arthur's School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about King Arthur's School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 88 responses): 84% of parents would recommend King Arthur's School.
What are King Arthur's School's latest exam results?
King Arthur's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is King Arthur's School located?
King Arthur's School is a secondary school in Wincanton, Somerset (BA9 9BX).
How many pupils attend King Arthur's School?
King Arthur's School has around 448 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Arthur's School with other schools?
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