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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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