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King Arthur's School
Ages 11–16448 pupilsDoes not apply
King Arthur's School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wincanton, within the Somerset local authority. The school has around 448 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.6 and 33% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wincanton can view King Arthur's School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence27.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals27.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.2%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 840.6
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths34%
Grade 4+ English & maths56%
EBacc entry21%
EBacc average point score3.45
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Wincanton
All schools in Wincanton →Wincanton Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miOur Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary0.6 miMarchant Holliday School1.8 miHorsington Church SchoolGood · 2.6 miSexey's SchoolGood · 3.8 mi
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