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Kingsbridge Academy
Balkwill Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1PL, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.7 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,248
Capacity
1,407
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 31% nationally. A commendable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and over half secure grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong academic foundation. While 56% of pupils progress to university, only 26% attend top-third institutions, suggesting room for improvement in higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.6 | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 114 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
White Other5.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.28072, -3.78315 · TQ7 1PL
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN136367
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingsbridge Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kingsbridge Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Kingsbridge Academy a good school?
Kingsbridge Academy scores 60.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kingsbridge Academy in GCSEs?
Kingsbridge Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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