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King Alfred's is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,700 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Vale Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include St Johns CofE Academy and Larkmead School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Progress and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
Overall scores for nearby schools are shown. Hover over the circles to see school names; click on them to go the corresponding school pages. Use the button on the left to personalise these scores based on your own priorities.
| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | St Johns CofE Academy | |
| 6.8 | Aureus School | |
| 6.9 | UTC Oxfordshire | |
| 7.6 | Didcot Girls' School | |
| 8.1 | Faringdon Community College | |
| 8.1 | St Birinus School | |
| 8.3 | Larkmead School | |
| 8.7 | John Mason School | |
| 8.8 | Europa School UK | |
| 9.1 | Fitzharrys School | |
| 9.1 | The Downs School | |
| 12.1 | Matthew Arnold School |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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 2022
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