How many pupils does Kings Ash Academy have?

Kings Ash Academy has 333 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kings Ash Academy's Ofsted rating?

Kings Ash Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 May 2021).

How does Kings Ash Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Kings Ash Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Kings Ash Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kings Ash Academy is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Kings Ash Academy?

Kings Ash Academy is located at Pimm Road, Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 3XA.

Kings Ash Academy

Pimm Road, Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 3XA

Good

Inspected 7 May 2021

Good

Ofsted

60%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

333

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Kings Ash Academy

Kings Ash Academy is an academy converter in Paignton, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 333 pupils on roll. It is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 May 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 60.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Torbay →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 333 / 420 (79%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 May 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

60.4%

Free school meals

5.8%

EAL

6.0%

SEN support

33.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

60%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

8.4%

Overall absence

30.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.2 vs 2023/24

19.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

14.18

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -9.7 vs 2023/24

£49,567

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 38% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,743 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.1

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,814

Spend per pupil

£9,793

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Pimm Road, Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 3XA
Phone: 01803555657
Head Teacher: Robert Fitzsimmons
Website: www.kingsashacademy.org/

Academy Trust

THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kings Ash Academy?: Kings Ash Academy is an academy converter in Paignton, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Kings Ash Academy have?: Kings Ash Academy has 333 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Kings Ash Academy's Ofsted rating?: Kings Ash Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 May 2021).
How does Kings Ash Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 60% of pupils at Kings Ash Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Kings Ash Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Kings Ash Academy is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Kings Ash Academy?: Kings Ash Academy is located at Pimm Road, Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 3XA.

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