The King Alfred School
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Highbridge (Somerset).
Location
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Welcome to The King Alfred School an Academy We are a school with a long history of providing education for the children of Highbridge, Burnham on Sea and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on ensuring that every child achieves their potential, both academically and socially during their time with us.
We are a school at the heart of our community and we believe that it is our role to develop the next generation into successful citizens. The King Alfred School Academy is a happy school where staff and students enjoy working together. We provide a calm purposeful learning environment where all students are supported and encouraged to 'do their best'.
Our ethos is strong with core values of respect, tolerance and courtesy. We set high standards of behaviour and promote respect and responsibility – values needed to support our young people in being successful throughout their lives. This prospectus provides a glimpse of life at our school. Please do come and visit us to
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 146439
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Constituency
- Bridgwater
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (6 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Christie | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Lobbett | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Lynne Hortop | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Kayleigh Cashman | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Matthew Coggins | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Cheryl Hawkins | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dawn Carey Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Elizabeth Redwood Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Richard Christie Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Dan Milford Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record