King's School
King's School is an independent school in Plymouth for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has a Christian religious character. It has 275 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for King's School is Good, from an inspection in December 2009.
Ofsted inspection: December 2009.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Hartley Road Mannamead Plymouth Devon PL3 5LW |
| Reference Number | 113595 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 275 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.18%
Girls: 49.82% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
King's School is performing well as a good independent Christian primary school with an outstanding curriculum. It offers a friendly and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic and personal development, contributing to the good progress of its pupils. The quality of education is strong, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage, with effective teaching strategies and a broad range of extracurricular activities that engage students. However, improvements in the arrangements for pupil welfare and health and safety are necessary, especially given the current absence of a hall and some unresolved hazards on school grounds.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Nov 2009 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2009 | Light touch inspection |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding curriculum that enhances education quality across subjects.
- Good subject knowledge of specialist teachers contributes to high pupil engagement.
- Strong leadership team effectively reviews and maintains curriculum quality.
- Good progress in reading and writing, with pupils generally achieving above national expectations.
- Inclusive environment that caters to pupils with learning difficulties.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' opportunities for practical scientific investigations are inconsistent.
- Insufficient access to outdoor areas in the Early Years Foundation Stage hinders full development.
In 2025–26, 11.3% of pupils at King's School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is King's School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for King's School is Good, from an inspection in December 2009.
When was King's School last inspected by Ofsted?
King's School was last inspected in December 2009.
How many pupils does King's School have?
King's School has 275 pupils on roll.
What age range does King's School cover?
King's School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is King's School?
King's School is at Hartley Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5LW.
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