Academy · Somerset

The King Alfred School

Secondary
Ages 11–18
Sixth form

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Somerset council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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For the sixth form, apply to the school directly.

About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–18
Pupils: 1269 (capacity 1375)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: PATHWAY TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01278784881
Address: Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE
Website: tkasa.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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