King Arthur's School

About King Arthur's School

King Arthur's School instils in pupils a belief that they can and will achieve beyond expectations. The school has developed strong links with the local community. Pupils rise to the high expectations that the school sets for their behaviour.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Jonty Archibald

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 88 responses • 19.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

81.9% positive 18.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

88.7% positive 9.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

76.2% positive 21.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

88.7% positive 8% negative

My child does well at this school

84.1% positive 14.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 88 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

26.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

40.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.21

Progress 8

Below average

32.1%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

53.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

19.2% entered EBacc

12.8% achieved EBacc

78 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Rachel L

Parent May 22, 2023

4.0

"Mixed Experience at King Arthur's School"

While I appreciate the school's efforts to promote student engagement and community service, I've found the communication between parents and teachers to be inconsistent. My son has had a positive experience in his Year 9 class, but I've struggled to get timely updates on his progress. I hope the school will work to improve its communication channels to better support parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily J

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Exceptional Experience at King Arthur's School"

I have been thoroughly impressed with the school's commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. My daughter has thrived in her Year 8 class, and I appreciate the emphasis on 'Ready, Respectful, Responsive' values. The facilities are well-maintained, and I've noticed a significant improvement in her reading skills thanks to the school's reading programs.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School with a Sense of Community"

I have fond memories of my time at King Arthur's School. My son attended from Year 7 to Year 11, and I witnessed firsthand the school's dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive environment. The staff went above and beyond to help him achieve his goals, and I'm grateful for the opportunities he had. The school's work on student mental health and wellbeing is particularly noteworthy.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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