In 1957 the new King Alfred Secondary School opened, taking the secondary aged pupils from the Technical College and seniors from Highbridge V.C School under the headmaster Mr W.N. Edge. They were later joined by seniors from West Huntspill School. The school was opened by Sir Mark Pizey. The new school comprised 420 pupils and 12 staff.

The school was expanded  in 1962 to add a gymnasium, craft area and more teaching rooms. In 1972 the niddle school block and office block were added. In 1976 the library, lecture theatre, drama studio, 6th form area and more classrooms were added. 1977 saw the completion of  of the art block and sports hall.

King Alfred School opening programme here.