Kings Ash Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · Paignton, Torbay
Kings Ash Academy is a primary school in Paignton, Torbay for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 11 December 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Pimm Road, Paignton, TQ3 3XA
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Torbay
- Pupils on roll
- 293 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 60.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 11 December 2024
Strengths
- “It has a ‘no excuses’ culture.”
- “The school’s high expectations permeate its work.”
- “Its strong relationships are key to its enduring success.”
To improve
- “A few pupils find their behaviour difficult to manage.”
- “However, key stage 2 writing outcomes were lower.”
- “Historically, younger pupils moved on to new work too quickly and did not embed new knowledge securely.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 60% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 23 first-preference applications, 23 offers in total, 22 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Torbay.
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 0.9 mi School remains Good
- Oldway Primary School 0.9 mi Good
- Hayes School 1.0 mi Not judged
- Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School 1.0 mi School remains Good
- Curledge Street Academy 1.1 mi School remains Good
- St Michael's Church of England Academy 1.1 mi Good
- Roselands Primary School 1.6 mi Improved significantly
- Preston Primary School 1.7 mi School remains Good