Kingsacre Primary School
Braunton, EX33 1BQ · Devon · primary school
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6th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.5/10 against 3,899 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsacre Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend residential trips to Yenworthy Lodge, London, and Skern Lodge OAA. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Kingsacre Primary School
Overview
Kingsacre Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "safe," "kind and polite," and "highly prepared for the next stage of their education." The report highlights a "warm and caring nature" with strong community links, noting that leaders have high aspirations and that pupils "flourish both academically and socially."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across all stages, with "above-average outcomes" in reading, writing, and mathematics, including for those with special educational needs.
- Attendance is "consistently above the national average," supported by staff who are "adept at spotting changes" in behaviour or punctuality.
- The curriculum is "well-planned and ambitious," with teachers possessing "in-depth subject knowledge" who rigorously check understanding to close knowledge gaps.
- Early years provision is highly effective, with children getting a "flying start" through high-quality interactions and effective phonics teaching.
- Personal development is enhanced by a "wide range of trips" and clubs, helping pupils develop a "deep and meaningful understanding of fundamental British values."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that teaching supports pupils to "review and improve their work" so that pupils continue to achieve highly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring that concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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