Open Other Secondary Mixed

King Arthur's School

West Hill, Wincanton, BA9 9BX
Part of: SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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King Arthur's School
Wincanton, BA9 9BX
448 Pupils
700 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
25.90% FSM %
245 Boys
203 Girls
About King Arthur's School

King Arthur's School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Wincanton, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 448 pupils on roll. School capacity: 700. Current headteacher: Jonty Archibald.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Glastonbury and Somerton
Ward Wincanton & Bruton
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Opened 01-04-2019
UKPRN 10082916
URN 147016
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Michael Lesser Chair of Local Governing Body 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jonty Archibald Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alan Burfitt Local Governor 10/10/2025 10/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Laura Howell Local Governor 18/10/2023 31/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jane Matthews Local Governor 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tony Mattravers Local Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Power Local Governor 09/12/2022 08/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Saget Local Governor 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Wincanton Primary School
0.93 km • Wincanton
Other
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
0.98 km • Wincanton
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Marchant Holliday School
2.94 km • Templecombe
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Horsington Church School
4.2 km • Templecombe
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
King Arthur's School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Wincanton, Somerset.
King Arthur's School has 448 pupils, with a capacity of 700.
King Arthur's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at King Arthur's School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at King Arthur's School is Mr Jonty Archibald.
King Arthur's School is at West Hill, Wincanton, BA9 9BX, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at King Arthur's School: Does not have a sixth form.
King Arthur's School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jonty Archibald
West Hill, Wincanton, BA9 9BX
0196332368
www.kingarthurs.org.uk
Location
BA9 9BX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147016
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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