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EXAMS, Thursday 7 January 2021

Students in years 11, 12 and 13 who have BTEC or Cambridge National/Technical exams in January can find a copy of the timetable here.

All students will receive an updated individual timetable to their Kings email account, showing which room their exam is in, by the end of Friday 8 January.

For the latest notices and letters regarding Coronavirus and school closure please visit our Parents Letters page here.

Burnham-On-Sea mental health support charity In Charley’s Memory has received a funding boost from students at Kings of Wessex School. www.burnham-on-sea.com/news

Notices for Year 11 and Year 13 Students regarding Grades

For the latest notices and letters regarding Y11 and Y13 grades please visit our Parents Letters page here.

Black Lives Matter Statement from the Wessex Learning Trust

We stand in solidarity with all who support the fight against racism and racial injustice across the world. We strive to represent our community fully, in all its diversity, and we all must do more to stand against inequality. We will continue to work with, listen and learn from the diverse communities we represent. We see you, we hear you and you matter.

Gavin Ball, Chief Executive

Coronavirus Advice

Advice on the coronavirus for places of education from Public Health England can be found here

We have a News page for announcements and advice regarding the coronavirus here

November 2018 Ofsted Inspection

Kings Academy was last inspected by Ofsted in November 2018. You can read the inspection report here

Training Opportunities within the Wessex Trust

Thinking about a career in TEACHING? Wish you had a degree? Do you want to work with children? Do you want to train to be a teacher?
For more information please visit our Training page here.

Firefly and Parent Reports

For more information on accessing Firefly please visit our Parents Online page here.

Tell Someone

Sometimes a student may find it difficult to talk to an adult when it comes to personal situations. If you want to report a concern about yourself or anyone around you, you can use Tell Someone.

The School Day

Timetable (Mon-Thur)

Tutor Time ..... 8:45
Period 1 ........ 9:05
Period 2 ....... 10:05
Break .......... 11:05
Period 3 ....... 11:25
Period 4 ....... 12:30
Lunch ........... 1:30
Period 5 ........ 2:15
Finish ........... 3:15

Timetable (Fri)

Tutor Time ..... 8:45
Period 1 ........ 9:25
Period 2 ....... 10:20
Break .......... 11:15
Period 3 ....... 11:35
Period 4 ....... 12:30
Lunch ........... 1:30
Period 5 ........ 2:15
Finish ........... 3:15

Calendars

2020-21 Calendar

Calendar dates for this academic year.

Safeguarding

The Kings of Wessex Academy recognises that the safety and welfare of children is paramount and that we have a responsibility to protect children in all the academy's activities. We take all reasonable steps to ensure, through appropriate procedures and training, that all students, irrespective of sex, age, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual identity or social status, are protected from abuse.

We foster a culture of vigilance amongst staff, students, parents and visitors. We always listen to students and take their concerns seriously. Please do not hesitate if you have any concerns or queries please contact the Academy immediately and you will be directed to a member of staff who will endeavour to help you.

See more at our safeguarding page

Performance

DfE Performance

Key Stage 4 Results 2018

Welcome to The Kings of Wessex Academy

As one of the top-performing schools in the South West, The Kings of Wessex Academy strives to provide a first class education for all. We have a dedicated team of staff who work hard to inspire our students to be the best that they can be and to stand out from the crowd. We have high expectations and work hard to provide all our students with the opportunities and support needed to enable them to achieve their full potential. Kings is an exciting place to learn with great teachers, superb facilities, a wide range of subject choices and a programme of exciting enrichment activities.

Please take time to read the welcome message from the Headteacher, Mr Dave Wiltshire.

The Kings of Wessex Academy Virtual Open Evening

Latest News

World Human Rights Day

To celebrate World Human Rights Day students across all year groups designed hands to be displayed in the LRC, we received many brilliant hands which have created a powerful display for all to see while navigating around school. A big thank you to all students who participated!... more

Christmas Cards

The calibre of Year 9 art students' Christmas card entries this year was outstanding. Congratulations to the joint winners, Joshua and Chloe, whose designs will be used as the official Kings' Christmas cards this year ! Further congratulations go to Hannah who got second place, and Elizabeth who came in third !... more

More News...

SWANS

Kings are prioritising the mental health and wellbeing of our students upon their return to school. The PowerPoint below outlines some key points of focus, along with some coping techniques and strategies which will be delivered to all students returning to school as directed.

To download click here

Admissions

Consultation on admission arrangements for 2021-22

The consultation period on Wessex Learning Trust’s 2021/22 admission arrangements is from 9th December 2019 until 31 January 2020.
Our proposed admission arrangements can be found here:

If you wish to comment on these arrangements please e-mail admissionsconsultation@somerset.gov.uk A final copy of the determined admission arrangements will be displayed on the website by 28th February 2020. After this date objections can be made to the Office of the School’s Adjudicator. For further information on how to make an objection please visit their website http://www.education.gov.uk/schoolsadjudicator/ or phone 01325 735303.