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Kings Ash Academy
Pimm Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3XA, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.9 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
333
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, although only 5% of students reach the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, but there is room for improvement in achieving higher academic standards.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child feels safe
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
81%
Behaviour is good
76%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
White Other1.5%
Black African1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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50.44152, -3.58942 · TQ3 3XA
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN138773
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kingsashacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kings Ash Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kings Ash Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2021.
Is Kings Ash Academy a good school?
Kings Ash Academy scores 48.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Kings Ash Academy?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kings Ash Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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