Located in Highbridge, The King Alfred School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The King Alfred School currently has around 1216 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 22% who stay in school sixth forms and 64% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Nathan Jenkins |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 123879 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1375 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1216 |
| Number of Boys: | 580 |
| Number of Girls: | 636 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield Church School Burnham Road , TA9 3JF | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield CofE VC Primary School Burham Road , TA9 3JF | - not rated | 632 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Junior School Burnham Road , TA9 3JF | - not rated | 632 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechfield Infant School Burnham Road , TA9 3JF | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Oxford Street , TA8 1LG | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Alfred School Burnham Road , TA9 3EE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School an Academy Burnham Road , TA9 3EE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isleport School 4 Isleport Road , TA9 4QX | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southleigh Kindergarten 11 Rectory Road , TA8 2BY | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School Christopher's Way , TA8 2NY | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.