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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 385 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.69%
Girls: 48.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 18 | 39 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | 28 | 25 | 53 |
| 4 | 21 | 26 | 47 |
| 5 | 37 | 25 | 62 |
| 6 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.1% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| 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 Inspection Date | 2025-01-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2021-05-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2021-02-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2020-10-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-11-26 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-03-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-11-16 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-07-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-03-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-06-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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 | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Sacred Heart Catholic School
Cecil Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SH |
0.9 miles |
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Oldway Primary School
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY |
0.91 miles |
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Hayes School
Hayes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5PJ |
0.96 miles |
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Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Blagdon Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3YA |
0.96 miles |
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Curledge Street Academy
Curledge Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA |
1.08 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Academy
Fisher Street, Paignton, TQ4 5EW |
1.09 miles |
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Marldon Church of England Primary School
Marldon Cross Hill, Marldon, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PD |
1.18 miles |
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Roselands Primary School
Lynmouth Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7RQ |
1.56 miles |
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Preston Primary School
Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY |
1.71 miles |
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White Rock Primary School
Davies Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7AW |
2.21 miles |
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Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School
Berry Pomeroy, Berry Pomeroy Primary Schol, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LH |
2.65 miles |
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Cockington Primary School
Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP |
2.65 miles |
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Sherwell Valley Primary School
Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES |
2.66 miles |
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6DB |
2.82 miles |
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Shiphay Learning Academy
Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF |
2.91 miles |
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Stoke Gabriel Primary School
School Hill, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6ST |
3.01 miles |
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Torre Church of England Academy
Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4DN |
3.11 miles |
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Upton St James CofE Primary School
St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ |
3.33 miles |
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Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LT |
3.42 miles |
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG |
3.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Paignton Academy
Waterleat Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA |
0.8 miles |
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Preston Bridge School
1 Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AF |
1.01 miles |
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Cambian Devon School
Intek House, 52 Borough Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7DQ |
1.09 miles |
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Brunel School
170b Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AL |
1.11 miles |
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South Devon College
Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EJ |
1.86 miles |
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL |
2.78 miles |
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Torquay Girls Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY |
2.92 miles |
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Torquay Academy
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU |
3.37 miles |
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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN |
3.42 miles |
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The Spires College
Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE |
3.73 miles |
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St Cuthbert Mayne School
Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN |
3.89 miles |
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On Track Education Totnes
Parragon Building, Ford Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LQ |
4.07 miles |
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Totnes Independent School
Windmill House, 21 Ashburton Road, Totnes, Totnes, TQ9 5JT |
4.54 miles |
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Combe Pafford School
Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL |
4.58 miles |
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King Edward VI Community College
Ashburton Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JX |
4.68 miles |
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Mayfield School
Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH |
4.72 miles |
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Brixham College
Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HF |
4.9 miles |