The King Alfred School an Academy

About The King Alfred School an Academy

The King Alfred School an Academy is an academy sponsor led in Highbridge, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,294 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.7 (2025/26). 28.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,294 / 1,375 (94%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE

Phone

01278784881

Head Teacher

Dan Milford

Website

tkasa.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The King Alfred School an Academy?

The King Alfred School an Academy is an academy sponsor led in Highbridge, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The King Alfred School an Academy have?

The King Alfred School an Academy has 1,294 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The King Alfred School an Academy's Ofsted rating?

The King Alfred School an Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).

How does The King Alfred School an Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The King Alfred School an Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.7 in 2025/26.

Is The King Alfred School an Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The King Alfred School an Academy is part of THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST.

Where is The King Alfred School an Academy?

The King Alfred School an Academy is located at Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE.