Welcome to the Kings of Wessex School

The Kings of Wessex School is an Upper School for children aged 13-18, situated in Cheddar. This forward-thinking school has 1200 students on roll, including a popular Sixth Form. Kings is proud of its traditional values, commitment to academic success, and enjoys an excellent reputation within the community.

Our school motto is ‘To get the best out of everyone’, and this summer’s examinations were the best ever. At GCSE, 81% of students achieved five or more grades A* to C, including 70% five grades A* to C with English and Maths, and 26% A* and A grades - making Kings the top performing State School in Somerset. At ‘A’ Level, the overall pass rate was an impressive 99%, of which 30.4% students achieved grade A and 82% grade C or better.

Kings provides a happy and caring environment in which all children can flourish. Considerable emphasis is placed on good behaviour and respect for each other. Students are taught largely in ability groups and this enables them to make good progress and receive the support they need to do well.

The school has a rich and varied curriculum for all its students. Students entering the school in Year 9 begin their GCSE courses in the core subjects of English, Maths, Science, and R.E. GCSE Information Technology and Design Technology are studied in Years 9 and 10 and students choose three additional options from a range of subjects that they take in Years 10 and 11. In the Sixth Form there are over 25 ‘A’ Level subjects on offer.

Considerable emphasis is placed on supporting students through their time at the school. All Year 11 students have a personal mentor who works with them to help achieve the best grades. Extra sessions are provided by all departments at lunchtimes and after school, as well as our highly successful Easter Revision programme.

Kings offers a wealth of extra curricular activities for students in the Arts, Sports - and even an Equestrian Team. Termly music concerts and two annual school productions involve a large cast of students. The school operates a highly successful Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and Sports Leadership Programme. All students are encouraged to get involved in one of the many clubs and activities. There are also regular out of school visits with annual trips to France and Germany.

Young people benefit from some fantastic facilities. All our subjects are taught in specialist rooms including modern well-equipped Science laboratories and a Design Technology Centre. A new Drama Theatre was recently opened and our young people have access to a superb Learning Resources Centre. The on-site Leisure Centre includes a swimming pool, squash courts, dance studios and fitness suite. Kings students benefit from impressive up-to-date IT facilities and access to our innovative Virtual Learning Environment.

Why not come and see for yourself. We welcome parents and their children to look around the school and to meet with Chris Richardson the Headteacher. We look forward to welcoming you to The Kings of Wessex School.