The King's School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Address | Cadhay Lane, EX11 1RA |
| School Website | www.thekings.devon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1404812982 |
| URN | 136673 |
School Census
| Total | 1115 |
| Girls/Boys | 532/583 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.7%/52.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 96 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/03/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/03/2014 | Outstanding |
| 02/02/2011 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 27/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 02/02/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 27.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.61 |
| Progress 8 | 0.34 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77% |
| Entering EBacc | 25% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.55 |
| Progress 8 | 0.31 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.64 |
| Progress 8 | 0.32 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 392 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 153 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 158 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 399 |
| As first preference | 230 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 371 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 346 |
| As first preference | 188 |
| As second preference | 107 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 166 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 321 |
| As first preference | 174 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 349 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 329 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 316 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 169 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 362 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 369 |
| As first preference | 215 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 346 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |