The King Alfred School
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Highbridge, TA9 3EE
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 18% in England
25 of 27 in Somerset
Pupils
1,269
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
11.0%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.1 | 38.7 | 40.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 27% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 35% | 27% | 32% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 | -0.53 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Chilton Trinity School · 6.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 27% in England
- Bridgwater College Academy · 6.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 3% in England
- Brymore Academy · 6.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 28% in England
- Broadoak Academy · 7.0 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
- Haygrove School · 7.4 mi · Good · Top 29% in England
- Robert Blake Academy · 7.4 mi · No rating
The neighbourhood
The King Alfred School is in Highbridge (typical home £257,500, crime very high).
What is The King Alfred School's Ofsted rating?
The King Alfred School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The King Alfred School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The King Alfred School is in the bottom 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.