The Kings of Wessex Academy

The Kings of Wessex Academy is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 30% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £381,180. Over a 12 month period, 276 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

30%

Mathematics

35%

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31

Biology

21%

Chemistry

25%

Physics

33%

Psychology

10%

History

37%

Sociology

18%

English Language

17%

Business Studies Single

22%

Geography

15%

Economics

12%

Art and Design Photography

44%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

18%

Mathematics

18%

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223

English Language

17%

English Literature

17%

Physics

31%

Chemistry

33%

Biology

27%

Science: Double Award

2%

Geography

14%

Computer Studies Computing

9%

History

30%

Religious Studies

22%

Physical Education Sports Studies

4%

Business Studies: Single

22%

French

9%

German

14%

Design and Technology

22%

Art and Design Textiles

46%

Art and Design

34%

DandT Food Technology

30%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

276

Anti-social behaviour

53

Violence and sexual offences

107

Vehicle crime

24

Shoplifting

7

Burglary

11

Criminal damage and arson

19

Public order

18

Robbery

3

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

25

Drugs

2

Bicycle theft

1

Other crime

5

Possession of weapons

1

Headteacher: Mr David Wiltshire

Local Authority: Somerset

Telephone: 1934742608

Website: www.kowessex.co.uk

Address: Station Road, null, Cheddar, BS27 3AQ

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