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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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