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King Alfred's

State school · Wantage, OX12 9BY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,682 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,682 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Oxfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jonathan Smart

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Charlton Primary School 17 %
Millbrook Primary School 16 %
Wantage Church of England Primary School 16 %
Other 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Stockham Primary School 9 %
Grove Church of England School 7 %
St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney 5 %
St Amand's Catholic Primary School 4 %
St Nicholas CofE Primary School 3 %
Lambourn CofE Primary School 3 %
Uffington Church of England Primary School 2 %
The Hendreds Church of England School 2 %
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School 2 %
Unknown 1 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
69%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
66%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
86
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,682
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Portway
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 9BY
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Telephone: 01235 225700

Email: office.4142@kingalfreds.oxon.sch.uk

Website: http://www.kaacademy.org

Local authority: Oxfordshire County Council

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School data & information King Alfred's Portway, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BY
1,682 Pupil numbers
15 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
86 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
66%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.00
LA avg.
46.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.02 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 215 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 227 5
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 220 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 224 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.78
LA avg.
32.67
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 7 B
Sociology GCE A level 24 B
Psychology GCE A level 64 B
Physics GCE A level 14 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 9 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 40 B
History GCE A level 25 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 12 B
Geography GCE A level 30 B
Film Studies GCE A level 14 B
English Literature GCE A level 25 A
English Language GCE A level 30 B
Economics GCE A level 12 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 8 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 16 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 19 B
Biology GCE A level 29 B
Art and Design GCE A level 20 A

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

King Alfred's is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

King Alfred's provides support for students with SEN in all lessons - mainly via a suitably differentiated curiculum but in some instances with the additional support from Teaching Assistants. We are an inclusive establishment and work hard to enable all students to achieve their potential. As a training school staff are encouraged to take part in a variety of courses aimed at helping them to develop their teaching skills with regards to SEN, Teaching and Learning approaches, e-learning etc.

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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