English. Since 2001, the school's GCSE results have been consistently higher than both the local authority and English schools averages. In 2014 they were sixth best of 83 schools in Somerset. National results from 2005 are for Pupils at the end of key stage 4, in England, including at non-state funded schools. Inspections In March 2015, Ofsted rated the school as good. The report stated "The most-able students perform well and achieve the highest grades in a range of subjects", and that "Teachers have good subject knowledge and are enthusiastic about passing on their expertise." However, the inspection also concluded that "Teachers do not always check on students' learning in lessons closely enough. Consequently, some students, particularly the less able, are either not challenged enough or do not receive the help they need to succeed." In February 2010, Ofsted rated the school as outstanding. The report called the school "amazing" and praised the head, staff and governors for producing students of "world class" quality. Its chief recommendation for improvement was the raising of teaching standards, by increasing the proportion of lessons rated outstanding from their current good rating. In March 2010, the school was subjected to a Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools (SIAS) on behalf of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, a regular inspection done for all church schools according to a framework set by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. The SIAS inspector summarised that "The distinctiveness and effectiveness of The Kings of Wessex School as a church school are outstanding." The school's April 2007 Ofsted report concluded that the school "provides a good standard of education and has some outstanding features. As one parent rightly commented, 'It is a school of which to be proud'". Furthermore, it stated "There is a shared commitment on the part of leaders, staff and governors to raising achievement. This is an inclusive school with a number of key strengths. The school’s work in partnership with others to promote learners' well-being is excellent. The students' enjoyment of school is outstanding. The specialist provision for students with learning difficulties and disabilities is excellent". It did highlight some areas where the school could improve, most notably the lower achievements of boys compared with girls, and the need to promote independent learning within the classroom and outside of school. The report acknowledged that the school had made well targeted improvements since its 2002 inspection,