The Kings of Wessex Academy
The Kings of Wessex Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 13–18, in Cheddar, BS27, in the Somerset council area. It has 1,043 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 November 2024): Standards maintained. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 6 November 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (5 March 2015) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.34 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 48.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 53.7 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 268 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 36.03 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 102 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,043 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 12.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 3.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 7.81% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.57% | 2024/25 |
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