Kings Academy

Kings Academy is a place where every member of the community matters, and where each interaction, however small, is recognised as having the potential to shape a young person’s sense of self, purpose, and possibility. Belonging is not treated as an aspiration but as the foundation upon which everything else is built, shaping a culture defined by care, ambition, and shared responsibility.

The school is proud to be one of the highest-performing secondary schools in Somerset, with consistently strong outcomes at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. However, it recognises that achievement extends far beyond examination results. Daily school life is driven by a collective commitment from staff and students to foster curiosity, nurture ambition, and ensure that support is both expected and embedded. Kings Academy is committed to providing a careful balance between academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom.

Its curriculum is broad and deliberately designed to prepare students for life beyond school, ensuring that every learner is both challenged and supported. Set within the heart of the Cheddar Valley community, the school benefits from outstanding facilities and an environment that enables students to thrive both academically and personally. As a Church school and UNICEF Rights Respecting School, Kings Academy is guided by inclusive values that shape daily practice, while its PRIDE values - Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Democracy, and Equality - are embedded across all aspects of school life. Through high expectations, consistency, and a culture of belief, the school seeks to develop confident, resilient, and purposeful young people who are ready to succeed and contribute positively to the wider world.