The Kings of Wessex Academy
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Attainment 8 of 48.7 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 48.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 69%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.34
- Confidence interval:
- [0.16, 0.52]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 268 | 48.7 | — | 69.0% | 37.7% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 246 | 49.7 | +0.34 | 69.5% | 45.1% | 4.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 225 | 49.3 | +0.19 | 72.0% | 52.0% | 4.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 222 | 52.1 | +0.04 | 75.0% | 59.0% | 4.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Somerset for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136783 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Joanne Cowper |
| Trust | WESSEX LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | BS27 3AQ |
| Latest pupils | 268 |
| FSM eligible | 11.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ
http://www.kowessex.co.uk/1934742608| DfE number | 4583 |
| UKPRN | 10031581 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |