Kingsbridge Academy
Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PL · Devon · secondary school
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12th of 40 secondary schools in Devon we can score, 41 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 the 693 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 5.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.2 · 72 | 30% | 2.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.28 · 29 | 25% | 0.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.1 · 74 | 10% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsbridge Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.28 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,199 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,407. 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 to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific steps are taken to address the gap between current attainment and national medians? How does the school ensure consistent teaching quality following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kingsbridge Academy
Overview
Kingsbridge Academy provides a "good education" where leaders are "highly ambitious for all pupils" and students "enjoy their lessons and their learning." The school fosters a positive environment with strong sixth-form leadership and a "welcoming and inclusive" community, though some inconsistencies in communication and early reading provision remain.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed a "well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum" with explicitly identified knowledge, ensuring pupils "learn knowledge and skills securely before moving on."
- Sixth-form students "passionately lead the newly formed house system" and act as role models, contributing widely to school life.
- Lessons are "calm and orderly" with clear expectations, while teachers "systematically check how well pupils have understood and correct misconceptions."
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is planned with care, helping pupils learn about "sexual relations, consent and respect appropriately."
- A wide range of extra-curricular clubs, including sports and arts, ensures many pupils benefit from activities like the recent "school musical production."
Areas to improve
- Implementation of the early reading programme is "not systematic or accurate enough," hindering progress for some pupils in the early stages of learning to read.
- The quality of communication between the school and parents is "inconsistent," sometimes leading to a "breakdown in understanding and engagement."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff reporting concerns promptly and leaders taking "timely and effective action in response."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.4 |
| 2024/25 | 49.6 |
| 2025/26 | 51.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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