The King Alfred School an Academy Catchment Area
The King Alfred School an Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Highbridge, Somerset , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1294 pupils, and a capacity of 1375 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,294
Pupils
1,375
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The King Alfred School an Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The King Alfred School an Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →The King Alfred School an Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146439
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Frequently Asked Questions — The King Alfred School an Academy
Is The King Alfred School an Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The King Alfred School an Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1375 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The King Alfred School an Academy? ▾
Admission to The King Alfred School an Academy is managed by Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The King Alfred School an Academy cover? ▾
The King Alfred School an Academy is a secondary school in Highbridge, Somerset, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The King Alfred School an Academy? ▾
The King Alfred School an Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.