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King Arthur's School
West Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9BX, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.9 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
448
Capacity
700
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.6, this school performs in the top 77% nationally, indicating solid academic achievement overall. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing attention. However, parent satisfaction is notably high, with 84% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 40.6 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Parent View (88 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child feels safe
89%
School has high expectations
89%
My child makes good progress
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
My child is happy
82%
School keeps me informed
82%
School supports development
82%
Good range of subjects
78%
Behaviour is good
76%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.05572, -2.42443 · BA9 9BX
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN147016
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kingarthurs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King Arthur's School rated by Ofsted?
King Arthur's School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is King Arthur's School a good school?
King Arthur's School scores 18.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 King Arthur's School?
Based on 88 Ofsted Parent View responses, King Arthur's School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at King Arthur's School in GCSEs?
King Arthur's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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