The Kings of Wessex Academy
URN: 136783 • Cheddar BS27 3AQ
Overview
- Name
- The Kings of Wessex Academy
- URN
- 136783
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Cowper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01934742608
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Cheddar BS27 3AQ
Summary
The Kings of Wessex Academy, located in Cheddar, Somerset, is a mixed secondary academy catering to 1,050 students aged 13-18. The school prides itself on high academic achievement, consistently delivering strong exam results and facilitating outstanding progress from Key Stage 2 to 4. Many students successfully transition to top universities after completing their studies.
The academy fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasising the importance of belonging and community. With a broad and balanced curriculum, Kings aims to prepare students for life beyond school, offering both academic challenges and enrichment opportunities. The school is committed to exceptional pastoral care, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported in their personal growth.
As a Church school, Kings upholds strong values of Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Democracy, and Equality (PRIDE), which shape the educational experience and community interactions. The academy is also recognised as a Rights Respecting school by UNICEF, reflecting its commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere for all students, regardless of their background.
The academy fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasising the importance of belonging and community. With a broad and balanced curriculum, Kings aims to prepare students for life beyond school, offering both academic challenges and enrichment opportunities. The school is committed to exceptional pastoral care, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported in their personal growth.
As a Church school, Kings upholds strong values of Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Democracy, and Equality (PRIDE), which shape the educational experience and community interactions. The academy is also recognised as a Rights Respecting school by UNICEF, reflecting its commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere for all students, regardless of their background.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Kings of Wessex School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 13 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1194
- Pupils
- 1050
- Boys
- 543
- Girls
- 507
- FSM %
- 11.60
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-11-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1050 | 543 | 507 | 1194 | 11.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1045 | 527 | 518 | 1194 | 11.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 938 | 476 | 462 | 1194 | 10.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 938 | 476 | 462 | 1194 | 10.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1013 | 513 | 500 | 1194 | 9.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1056 | 540 | 516 | 1194 | 7.10 |
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