Kings Ash Academy
Paignton, TQ3 3XA · Torbay · primary school
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16th of 30 primary schools in Torbay we can score, 31 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.9/10 against 552 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Ash Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, gymnastics, rugby, cricket, tennis, hockey, martial arts, and dance clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 293 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with diverse learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Kings Ash Academy
Overview
Kings Ash Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school fosters a ‘no excuses’ culture with high expectations and strong relationships, ensuring pupils settle well and receive robust support. While reading outcomes are strong and behaviour is generally positive, there are specific areas regarding curriculum implementation in wider subjects and assessment systems that require further development.
Strengths
- Staff work closely with parents and carers, and pupils receive the best possible support, particularly those joining partway through their education.
- The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength, with staff identifying needs early and adapting provision effectively.
- Reading is a high priority; staff identify gaps swiftly, resulting in key stage 2 reading outcomes significantly above the national average.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, such as choir and basketball, with the school ensuring cost is not a barrier to participation.
- Attendance is a high priority, with year-on-year improvements despite remaining below national averages.
Areas to improve
- In some wider subjects, teachers provide work that does not match the high ambition of the curriculum, limiting how well pupils learn.
- Systems for checking what pupils have learned in some wider curriculum subjects are at an early stage, meaning the school lacks oversight of learning gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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