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King Alfred’s Academy, near Wantage, is at capacity due to population growth and private school closures, prompting infrastructure upgrades.
King Alfred’s Academy in Wantage, Oxfordshire, is facing rising student numbers due to population growth and the closure of nearby private schools, partly linked to a 20% VAT on fees.
Serving nearly 1,800 pupils across two sites, the school welcomed a large Year 7 intake last September and is now operating at capacity.
Headteacher Jonathan Smart says modest increases are manageable, but significant growth would strain resources.
Ongoing infrastructure projects, including a £500,000 drama block, aim to support future demand amid major housing developments adding thousands of homes.
The school is also seeing more private school students transferring to its sixth form, reflecting broader shifts in the education sector.
King Alfred's Academy, cerca de Wantage, está a su capacidad debido al crecimiento de la población y el cierre de escuelas privadas, lo que provocó mejoras en la infraestructura.