Kings Ash Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pimm Road Paignton Devon TQ3 3XA |
| Phone | 01803555657 |
| Reference Number | 138773 |
Kings Ash Academy has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school provides a strong quality of education, with a focus on reading and mathematics, aided by effective subject knowledge among teachers. The curriculum covers all required subjects, although some areas need better sequencing to enhance depth of knowledge for pupils. Behaviour is generally good, and pupils feel supported and safe, but there is a small occurrence of bullying that requires quicker staff response. The leadership is committed to community service and continues to develop staff through training.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 333 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.55%
Girls: 50.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 60.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 23 | 37 |
| 2 | 18 | 17 | 35 |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| 5 | 22 | 25 | 47 |
| 6 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 May 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 07 May 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Effective prioritization of physical development and health.
- Good focus on reading and mathematics.
- Successful implementation of staff training.
- Positive relationship with parents and carers.
- Effective nursery curriculum that supports early development.
- Strong support for pupils' personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of teaching plans for pupils with SEND.
- Some gaps in pupils' knowledge due to curriculum sequencing issues.
- Leaders need to improve monitoring of curriculum implementation.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.5 | ||
| Writing | -1.2 | ||
| Maths | 1.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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