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Welcome to The King Alfred School an Academy

Welcome to the TKASA Sixth Form Centre. As Head of Sixth Form, I am extremely proud to lead our community focused educational Centre that raises and supports the aspirations of our young people.Joining the TKASA Sixth Form Centre gives students the opportunity to develop themselves as successful independent learners within a supportive school environment. The TKASA Sixth Form Centre offers students a fresh start and the opportunity to excel within an aspirational and inspirational learning environment. Our Sixth Form has a friendly, welcoming and open atmosphere that visitors to our school will quickly notice.Our expert, dedicated and committed teaching and pastoral staff work hard to ensure that students enjoy their time at TKASA Sixth Form and achieve the grades they need for the university course or job / apprenticeship that they wish to pursue after their studies. The jump from GCSE to A Level study can be quite a challenge, but at TKASA Sixth Form, we support students all of the way. We foster a supportive and caring learning environment that inspires and challenges students to flourish.The King Alfred School - An Academy Sixth Form Centre provides the ideal climate for students to achieve their full potential. We provide a wide range of opportunities and enrichment activities to broaden our students’ experiences and understanding of the world. Students are treated and valued as individuals and are encouraged to thrive in their academic studies and wider enrichment activities.If you would like to come and visit our facilities, talk to our teaching or pastoral staff, please contact us and arrange an appointment.We look forward to hopefully welcoming you to our centre in the future.Mr D RadnidgeAssistant Headteacher and Head of the TKASA Sixth Form Centre

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,294 Total

No. of Boys

613 (47.4%)

No. of Girls

681 (52.6%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

5.1%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.13%

A*/A grades

9.04%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

84%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:53%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:30%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:N/A
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

57%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:92%
England:63%

Further education

School:4%
England:4%

Employment

School:30%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:7%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

Start Application
Oct 2025Nov 2025

Open Events

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 5, 2025

Open Morning - By Appointment

Nov 6, 2025

Open Evening - By Appointment Only

Nov 7, 2025

Open Afternoon - By Appointment Only


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 2 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 22

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 25 - Nov 2

Christmas Holiday

Dec 20 - Jan 4

February Half Term

Feb 14 - Feb 22

Easter Holiday

Apr 3 - Apr 19

May Half Term

May 23 - May 31

Summer Holiday

Jul 23 - Sep 1


Alumni Stories

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Thomas

September 2020

University

‘I studied Biology (B), Geography (A) and Psychology (A*) and I’m now studying for a BSc (Hons) in Zoo Biology at Nottingham Trent University. My time in the 6th Form was great and I look back on it fondly - the fantastic teaching and learning support available helped prepare me for university, and I'll always be grateful for that’

Anya

September 2020

University

‘My time in the Sixth form will be a memory I will never forget. The teachers here show that they truly care for each individual and made learning here an enjoyable experience. It was an absolute pleasure to study here and I have learnt how to work successfully and study independently as well as making lifelong friendships. Having achieved A*A*A* I am now excited to be reading Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford'

Hannah

September 2020

Apprenticeship

‘Sixth Form opened a multitude of exciting opportunities for me: from university open days and work experience to apprenticeship applications (such as M&S, Civil Service and Lloyds of London). As well as supportive staff and available resources, 6th Form helped me to develop interpersonal skills & build my confidence, while fully understanding the world of work, interviews and CV’s. Participating in the organisation of RAG week & Prom within the Committee showed how the 2 years of hard work were also fun & enjoyable! I achieved A*, A, B, C grades at A level and I’m completing a degree apprenticeship with Bakkavor.’


Enrichment Activities

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During your time at Sixth Form you will have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities or programmes to enhance your student experience.

Raise & Give Week (RAG)
RAG is a week of fundraising activities with school and the local community to support local or national charities. This is a long standing tradition and The Sixth Form are proud and excited to host this event. The week also consists of a street collection in fancy dress.
EPQ (Extended Project Qualification, Pearson, Edexcel)
Studying the EPQ supports your personal aspirations for higher education and career development and gives you the opportunity to study an in-depth topic of your own choice. You will improve yourself as a critical, reflective and independent learner, developing skills creatively and demonstrating initiative, decision making and enterprise. It can contribute towards UCAS points.
Duke of Edinburgh Gold

About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed