King Arthur's School is a secondary academy located in the historic town of Wincanton, Somerset. With an age range of 11 to 16 years, the school currently serves approximately 448 pupils, with a capacity of 700. The institution operates in a mixed-gender setting and is situated within a predominantly rural area, catering to the local community and surrounding villages in both Somerset and Dorset. The school's non-selective admissions policy ensures accessibility for all students in the catchment area, which includes several primary schools such as Wincanton Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School. King Arthur's School aims to foster a family atmosphere where each student is valued and cared for, as encapsulated by its ethos of 'Every child matters.'
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Full re-inspection after a Requires Improvement rating
First full inspection as an academy