The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 333
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 60.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robert Fitzsimmons
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Pimm Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKings Ash Primary School
Primary · Very close
Paignton Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oldway Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hayes School
Primary · 1.5km away
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Preston Bridge School
Independent · 1.6km away
Curledge Street Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kings Ash Academy a selective school?
No. Kings Ash Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kings Ash Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kings Ash Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kings Ash Academy?
Kings Ash Academy currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings Ash Academy take?
Kings Ash Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kings Ash Academy?
Kings Ash Academy is in Paignton, TQ3 3XA, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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