Academy · Somerset

The Kings of Wessex Academy

Secondary
Ages 13–18
Church of England
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

See Somerset's full dates

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: 13–18
Pupils: 1043 (capacity 1194)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Bath and Wells
Academy trust: WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01934742608
Address: Station Road, Cheddar, BS27 3AQ
Website: kowessex.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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