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The Kings of Wessex Academy
Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.2 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
1,194
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 80%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 13-18. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.7 places it in the top 35% nationally, with 74% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, the percentage of students entering the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 38%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.7 | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 38% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 104 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (157 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of subjects
88%
My child is happy
82%
School has high expectations
82%
Progress is communicated
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
My child makes good progress
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
School supports development
67%
School responds to concerns
56%
School keeps me informed
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.27448, -2.77926 · BS27 3AQ
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN136783
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kowessex.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Kings of Wessex Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Kings of Wessex Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2015.
Is The Kings of Wessex Academy a good school?
The Kings of Wessex Academy scores 59.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Kings of Wessex Academy?
Based on 157 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Kings of Wessex Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Kings of Wessex Academy in GCSEs?
The Kings of Wessex Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.7. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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