The King's School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cadhay Lane Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1RA |
| Phone | 01404812982 |
| Reference Number | 136673 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1108 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.17%
Girls: 48.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 96 | 84 | 180 |
| 8 | 84 | 99 | 183 |
| 9 | 96 | 84 | 180 |
| 10 | 93 | 87 | 180 |
| 11 | 93 | 86 | 179 |
| 12 | 58 | 43 | 101 |
| 13 | 47 | 58 | 105 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.1% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 02 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The King's School | |
| 02 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
| 27 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 74.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.51 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.44 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 10.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 118 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 53 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Ottery St Mary Primary School
Longdogs Lane, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1HY |
0.96 miles |
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West Hill Primary School
Beech Park, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1UQ |
1.61 miles |
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Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Tipton St John, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0AG |
2.18 miles |
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Feniton Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Feniton, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3EA |
2.62 miles |
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Whimple Primary School
Whimple, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2TS |
3.02 miles |
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Newton Poppleford Primary School
School Lane, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0EL |
3.55 miles |
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Sidbury Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Sidbury, Devon, EX10 0SB |
3.85 miles |
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Payhembury Church of England Primary School
Payhembury, Devon County Council, Exeter, Devon, EX14 3HT |
3.95 miles |
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Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Rockbeare, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2EQ |
4.32 miles |
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Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School
55 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9XB |
4.42 miles |
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Awliscombe Church of England Primary School
Awliscombe, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3PJ |
4.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Wildings
Royston Farm, Talaton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2RR |
2.77 miles |
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Sidmouth College
Primley Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9LG |
4.49 miles |
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Cranbrook Education Campus
Tillhouse Road, Cranbrook, Cranbrook Education Campus, Exeter, Devon, EX5 7EE |
4.67 miles |
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St John's School
Broadway, Sidmouth, EX10 8RG |
4.84 miles |