The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar, BS27 3AQ · Somerset · secondary school
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3rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 691 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 6.4/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.5 · 57 | 30% | 1.70 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 25% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.2 · 56 | 10% | 0.56 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Kings of Wessex Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 53.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.34 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Charity Week, Big Pitch, and the Rising Stars Programme, alongside gym membership and the Watoto church and children’s choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,043 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,194. 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 offered to students who are not progressing as expected? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Kings of Wessex Academy
Overview
The Kings of Wessex Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school fosters a proud community where pupils achieve well academically and develop wider skills, supported by high expectations for behaviour and positive relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious" curriculum that prepares them for future study, with many developing an "impressive depth of knowledge and understanding".
- Behaviour is managed effectively through systems pupils view as "fair and consistently applied", ensuring learning takes place "without disruption".
- The school quickly identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, making adaptations that support them to "learn as well as their peers".
- Personal development is strengthened by the ‘I curriculum’, which helps pupils become "responsible, respectful and active citizens" and promotes tolerance.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered, with leaders providing necessary training and governance holding leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- Assessment methods do not always accurately identify what pupils know, meaning teachers cannot always adapt the curriculum to help pupils "correct mistakes" or move on to challenging work swiftly.
- Some areas of the curriculum are not as ambitious as others, meaning some pupils are not introduced to "challenging concepts and ideas early enough".
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 | 49.7 |
| 2024/25 | 48.7 |
| 2025/26 | 47.2 |
| 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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