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The King's School
Cadhay Lane, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1RA, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.3 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,108
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.9, which places it in the top 23% nationally. The school boasts a commendable 79% of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 66% progress to university, with nearly a third heading to top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 21% may suggest limited engagement with this broader curriculum option.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 51.9 | Top 23% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 56% | Top 25% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 97 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (343 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child is happy
89%
My child feels safe
89%
Behaviour is good
86%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.75034, -3.29266 · EX11 1RA
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN136673
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thekings.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The King's School rated by Ofsted?
The King's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is The King's School a good school?
The King's School scores 81.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The King's School?
Based on 343 Ofsted Parent View responses, The King's School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The King's School in GCSEs?
The King's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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