Question 1

What schools serve Cheddar?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 schools in Cheddar, Somerset — including The Kings of Wessex Academy, Cheddar First School, Fairlands Middle School. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Cheddar?

Accepted Answer

Cheddar has 1 primary school and 1 secondary school. There is also 1 other school (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Cheddar?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Cheddar, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Cheddar schools are set by Somerset and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Somerset admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Cheddar?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Cheddar are set by Somerset as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Cheddar

Primary Schools in Cheddar (1)

Cheddar First School

Secondary Schools in Cheddar (1)

The Kings of Wessex Academy

Other Schools in Cheddar (1)

Fairlands Middle School