King Arthur’s School is an 11-16 school in the historic Somerset town of Wincanton. We serve the local community including our surrounding villages in Dorset and Somerset. The school is part of the Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) and together we are delivering educational excellence to our young people.

We are a rapidly growing secondary school, which retains its special family atmosphere within our school community, where every student feels valued and cared for. Every child really does matter and all children are known by all staff. Students thrive and succeed in our positive, caring and respectful environment.

Our special culture and ethos focus on high achievement, both personally and academically. We want all students to be the best that they can be in respect of their academic achievement and personal growth. We value the significant positive contribution our young people make to our school community.

Our goal is to see every student succeed. We aim to support and nurture students to develop confidence, resilience and curiosity, both in the classroom learning environment and through a diverse and aspirational enrichment curriculum. We constantly emphasise high expectations and remind students that there are no limits to what they can achieve if they have the right mindset and behaviours for learning.

We firmly believe in opportunity and achievement for all. We are proud to provide an education that equips all students with the confidence, competence, knowledge, skills and understanding to fit easily and actively into a rapidly changing society. We enable our young people to develop the skills and qualities to thrive for life.

The school support the well being and work load of staff , ensuring King Arthurs is in line with Somerset for term times, weekend and holiday email protocol, limiting meetings to once a week and allowing where necessary flexible working hours. There is a very supportive staff body, who contribute to wellbeing, Friday baking, Arthur's nominations and KA Angels for example. You will be joining an improving school with opportunity to make a change and be part of a journey.