King Arthur's School

Contact details for the school

School Name: King Arthur's School
Address: West Hill
Town/City: Wincanton
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA9 9BX
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0196332368
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jonty Archibald
Capacity: 700
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 450 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 64% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.8%

Location and administration

URN: 147016
DfE Number: 933/4006
UKPRN: 10082916
UPRN: 30003934
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton (E14001247)
Electoral Ward: Wincanton & Bruton (E05014389)

Easting & Northing: 370349E, 128572N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 3' 22.88" N 2° 25' 27.53" W
Plus Code: 9C3V3H4G+G7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Jonty Archibald - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Alan Burfitt - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 October 2029.
  • Mrs Anya Calcott - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 April 2030.
  • Mr Michael Lesser - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 June 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Matthews - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mr Tony Mattravers - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Mrs Annette Newman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 June 2030.
  • Mrs Annette Newman - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 June 2026.
  • Mr Tom Power - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 December 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Saget - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mr Scott White - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 June 2030.