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Kings Ash Academy

Academy converter · Paignton · TQ3 3XA

Ages 2–11 · 293 pupils · Torbay

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

48%

Overall absence

8.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2021-05-07

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)48%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.9%
Unauthorised2.7%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.6%
Enrolments in measure
307

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill70%

293 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
293
Boys / girls
147 / 146
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
293 / 420 (70%)
Free school meals
61.7%
FSM pupils
156
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Robert Fitzsimmons

Location

Address
Pimm Road
Postcode
TQ3 3XA
Town
Paignton
County
Devon
Local authority
Torbay
District
Torbay
Constituency
South Devon
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Paignton, Torbay, 293 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 61.7%.

Open schools in Paignton
14
Primary schools in Paignton
10
Academies among open schools in Paignton
64% (9)
Open schools in TQ3
8
Primary in TQ3
5
Open schools in Torbay LA
47
Primary in Torbay LA
31

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Sacred Heart Catholic School

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    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM24.0%

    0.9 miles away

  • Oldway Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM16.3%

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  • Hayes School

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    • KS286%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM42.6%

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  • Curledge Street Academy

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    • KS260%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM41.7%

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  • Roselands Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM18.4%

    1.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Robert Fitzsimmons
Telephone
01803555657
Website
www.kingsashacademy.org/

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