The King Alfred School an Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The King Alfred School an Academy
Address: Burnham Road
Town/City: Highbridge
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA9 3EE
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01278 784881
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The Priory Learning Trust
Sponsor: The Priory Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Dan Milford
Capacity: 1375
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1269 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.6%

Location and administration

URN: 146439
DfE Number: 933/4005
UKPRN: 10081164
UPRN: 100041185375
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Bridgwater (E14001126)
Electoral Ward: Highbridge & Burnham South (E05014364)

Easting & Northing: 331426E, 147990N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 13' 39.37" N 2° 58' 59.92" W
Plus Code: 9C3V62H8+2M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Dawn Carey - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2026.
  • Kayleigh Cashman - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Richard Christie - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Richard Christie - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Matthew Coggins - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Cheryl Hawkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Lynne Hortop - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Dan Milford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Elizabeth Redwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.