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The Kings of Wessex Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,030 boys and girls aged between 13 and 18. In November 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Wessex Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Crispin School Academy and Nailsea School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Sixth form.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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