The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 196 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,248
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 12.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Head
- Mrs Tina Graham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Balkwill Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1PL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Kingsbridge Academy a selective school?
No. Kingsbridge Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kingsbridge Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kingsbridge Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsbridge Academy?
Kingsbridge Academy currently has 1,248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsbridge Academy take?
Kingsbridge Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingsbridge Academy?
Kingsbridge Academy is in Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PL, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsbridge Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Kingsbridge Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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