King Arthur's School
King Arthur's School is a secondary located in Somerset, BA9 9BX. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Requires Improvement. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 468 pupils on roll.
King Arthur's School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Somerset
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 700
Number of Pupils: 468
Number of Boys: 247
Number of Girls: 221
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 28.7
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-02
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Requires Improvement
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Requires Improvement
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-01-30
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Archibald
Phone: 0196332368
Website: www.kingarthurs.org.uk
Location: West Hill
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about King Arthur's School
What is the Ofsted rating of King Arthur's School?
King Arthur's School has been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does King Arthur's School admit?
King Arthur's School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is King Arthur's School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
King Arthur's School is a mixed school.
What type of school is King Arthur's School?
King Arthur's School is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near King Arthur's School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around King Arthur's School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near King Arthur's School?
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