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The Kings of Wessex Academy

State school · Cheddar, BS27 3AQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 1,045 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,045 ·
Religion
C of E
Local authority
Somerset County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr David Wiltshire

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

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

School
64%
LA avg.
53%
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
73%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

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
11%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

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
  • VRQ
62
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,045
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Station Road
Cheddar
Somerset
BS27 3AQ
Get directions

Telephone: 01934 742608

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.kowessex.co.uk

Local authority: Somerset County Council

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School data & information The Kings of Wessex Academy Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ
1,045 Pupil numbers
10 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
62 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
73%
LA avg.
61%
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
49.60
LA avg.
42.70
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)

0.34 Score Above average
≈ 16% 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
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 212 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 222 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 139 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 144 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 220 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 220 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6

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

School
11%
LA avg.
13%
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
33.05
LA avg.
33.80
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
Sociology GCE A level 17 B
Psychology GCE A level 21 B
Physics GCE A level 12 B
Mathematics GCE A level 31 B
History GCE A level 19 B
Geography GCE A level 20 B
English Language GCE A level 6 B
Economics GCE A level 17 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 C
Chemistry GCE A level 20 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 18 B
Biology GCE A level 19 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Kings of Wessex Academy is a mainstream school with a SEN unit. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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