King Arthur's School
URN: 147016 • Wincanton BA9 9BX
Overview
- Name
- King Arthur's School
- URN
- 147016
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 37.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonty Archibald (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 0196332368
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Hill, Wincanton BA9 9BX
Summary
King Arthur's School is a mixed secondary academy located in Wincanton, Somerset, catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 448 pupils and a capacity of 700, the school prides itself on fostering a close-knit community where every student is known and valued. The school became an academy in April 2019 and is part of the Sherborne Area Schools' Trust, which collaborates with other local schools to enhance educational quality.
The school's ethos centres on the belief that every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed academically and personally. King Arthur's aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages high achievement and personal growth. The mission is to help students develop essential skills and resilience, preparing them to thrive in a rapidly changing society.
In addition to a strong academic curriculum, King Arthur's School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and personal development. The school promotes a culture of respect, responsibility, and readiness, ensuring that students are well-equipped for future challenges.
The school's ethos centres on the belief that every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed academically and personally. King Arthur's aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages high achievement and personal growth. The mission is to help students develop essential skills and resilience, preparing them to thrive in a rapidly changing society.
In addition to a strong academic curriculum, King Arthur's School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and personal development. The school promotes a culture of respect, responsibility, and readiness, ensuring that students are well-equipped for future challenges.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Presentation Wincanton History Day (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Key Dates (calendar)
- Letters (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Information (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Capacity
- 700
- Pupils
- 448
- Boys
- 245
- Girls
- 203
- FSM %
- 25.90
- Open date
- 2019-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 448 | 245 | 203 | 700 | 25.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 468 | 247 | 221 | 700 | 28.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 403 | 206 | 197 | 700 | 24.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 403 | 206 | 197 | 700 | 24.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 365 | 188 | 177 | 700 | 22.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 329 | 164 | 165 | 700 | 18.80 |
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