King Arthur's School
Wincanton, BA9 9BX · Somerset · secondary school
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23rd of 28 secondary schools in Somerset we can score, 35 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 856 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.7 · 26 | 46% | 1.22 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.21 · 34 | 38% | 1.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.8 · 14 | 15% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King Arthur's School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Aspire Clubs and participate in a Ski Trip, Berlin Trip, Outdoor Adventure Experience in France, and Normandy Trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 700. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students who are making below-average progress? How do the trips integrate with the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about King Arthur's School
Overview
The report describes a school on a "significant journey of improvement" where pupils feel safe and have a "strong sense of belonging." While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are rated as Good, the quality of education is judged as Requires improvement due to inconsistent teaching and variable curriculum delivery.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and rise to high behavioural expectations, appreciating the staff’s "‘praise hard’ approach".
- The school offers a "high-quality programme of enrichment," including international trips and the celebrated 'Aspire programme' which develops leadership skills.
- Staff benefit from effective training and a culture of mutual support, with leaders prioritising wellbeing and reducing workload.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are successfully identified and their needs are "met well in the classroom".
- Attendance has improved, with a reduction in persistent absence and better punctuality to school and between lessons.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the "quality of teaching is consistently high" and that assessment is used effectively to address misconceptions, as current practice is "too variable".
- Leaders need to implement an appropriate programme to support pupils at the early stages of learning to read, ensuring the reading curriculum is delivered to a "consistently high standard".
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.3 |
| 2024/25 | 40.6 |
| 2025/26 | 38.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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