King Arthur's Community School
URN: 123869 • Wincanton BA9 9BX
Overview
- Name
- King Arthur's Community School
- URN
- 123869
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 34.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jim Gower (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- West Hill, Wincanton BA9 9BX
Summary
King Arthur's Community School, located in Wincanton, Somerset, is a mixed secondary school catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 342 pupils against a capacity of 700, the school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where every student is known and valued. The school is part of the Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST), which enhances educational collaboration across the region, ensuring high-quality learning experiences.
The school's ethos centres on the belief that every child deserves equal educational opportunities and the support to reach their full potential. King Arthur's aims to create a challenging and inclusive environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal development. The school encourages students to be 'Ready, Respectful, Responsive' and strives to nurture confidence and resilience through a diverse range of learning opportunities.
In addition to academic support, King Arthur's Community School places a strong emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that students thrive in a caring and respectful environment. The school is committed to preparing students for life beyond education, equipping them with the skills and attributes necessary to contribute positively to society.
The school's ethos centres on the belief that every child deserves equal educational opportunities and the support to reach their full potential. King Arthur's aims to create a challenging and inclusive environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal development. The school encourages students to be 'Ready, Respectful, Responsive' and strives to nurture confidence and resilience through a diverse range of learning opportunities.
In addition to academic support, King Arthur's Community School places a strong emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that students thrive in a caring and respectful environment. The school is committed to preparing students for life beyond education, equipping them with the skills and attributes necessary to contribute positively to society.
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Nearby alternatives
- King Arthur's School (37.6)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 342 | 169 | 173 | 700 | 15.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 342 | 169 | 173 | 700 | 15.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 342 | 169 | 173 | 700 | 15.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 342 | 169 | 173 | 700 | 15.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 342 | 169 | 173 | 700 | 15.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 342 | 169 | 173 | 700 | 15.20 |
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