The Kings of Wessex Academy

The academy has had five headteachers (known as "executive headteachers" since the academy became part of the multi-academy trust). Chris Richardson, retired in July 2017 after nearly 23 years in the position. The role was taken over by Gavin Ball, former principal of Frome College. Ball then became chief executive of the Wessex Learning Trust and Dave Wiltshire was appointed as headteacher. {| class="wikitable" !Name !Years in office !Motto |- |Harry Broome |19641975 | |- |Keith Herring |19751994 |Getting the best out of everyone |- |Chris Richardson |19952017 |Getting the best out of everyone |- |Gavin Ball |20172020 |Believe and succeed |- |Dave Wiltshire |2020 |Believe and succeed |}