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The King's School
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- Ottery St. Mary EX11 1RA
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make outstanding progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of students both around the school and in classrooms is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are part of the Jurassic Coast Teaching Schools Alliance and receive regular professional development.
Current Educational Practices: There has been a concerted drive by leaders to raise standards by providing regular professional development for teachers.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have high expectations and manage their classes very well, resulting in outstanding achievement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents participated in online surveys and the school鈥檚 own survey of parents and carers.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents through meetings and surveys.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents are supportive of the school; almost all would recommend it to others.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leadership handles conflicts with inspirational direction and maintains a cohesive community.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have ambitious improvement plans and provide regular professional development for teachers.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to keep students safe and secure is outstanding; bullying incidents are rare and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school takes great care of its students, and as a result, they feel extremely safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students are involved in a rich variety of activities outside of normal lessons.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extracurricular activities contribute to students鈥� spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Outdoor Facilities: The school comprises a wide range of buildings from a brand new teaching block to the 102-year-old school house.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students receive good independent careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The number of excellent opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills in the sixth form is particularly striking.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs make strong progress due to personalised support.
Subjects Offered: The school offers a wide range of GCSE and A-Level subjects including science, textiles, geography, and religious studies.
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The King's School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 1109 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
89.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We recognise that picking the right sixth form experience is a crucial choice.
The correct post-secondary learning environment is essential to ensuring that you get the knowledge and credentials you need for a successful future.
At King's, the sixth-form experience is unique.
Small classes with topic specialists are used to teach a variety of A Level and vocational programmes that are centred around our active Sixth Form Center.
The Sixth Form serves as a fantastic transitional period between high school and college or the workforce by amplifying the institution's challenge and support culture.
We take considerable care to properly prepare students for the transition into post-secondary education and later on.
Our sixth formers like being involved in the larger school community, so we expect them to do so.
As they impart their knowledge and experience to the rest of the school, students at this level in their academic careers serve as ideal role models for younger pupils.
Prospective students are welcome to come visit us.
It is always a joy to tour visitors around the school, and the best way to determine whether King's is the right school for you is to observe us in action.
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The correct post-secondary learning environment is essential to ensuring that you get the knowledge and credentials you need for a successful future.
At King's, the sixth-form experience is unique.
Small classes with topic specialists are used to teach a variety of A Level and vocational programmes that are centred around our active Sixth Form Center.
The Sixth Form serves as a fantastic transitional period between high school and college or the workforce by amplifying the institution's challenge and support culture.
We take considerable care to properly prepare students for the transition into post-secondary education and later on.
Our sixth formers like being involved in the larger school community, so we expect them to do so.
As they impart their knowledge and experience to the rest of the school, students at this level in their academic careers serve as ideal role models for younger pupils.
Prospective students are welcome to come visit us.
It is always a joy to tour visitors around the school, and the best way to determine whether King's is the right school for you is to observe us in action.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 15.1 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 61% | 48% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.00% | - | 8.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 38.67% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.65% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 3 | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 39.78% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 4 | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.6 | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.49% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 5 | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 41.02% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 6 | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 4 | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 2.59 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 39.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 13.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.88% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.05 | 31.16 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.21 | 31.06 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.00% | 16.95% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 96 | 208 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 44.41% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.41% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 48% | 34.82% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.74 | 34.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.27 | 33.54 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.6% | 22.33% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 95 | 293 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 49% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.19% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 27.14% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 11.95% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.49 2 | 29.54 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.17 2 | 28.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.9% | 15.85% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 107 | 284 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 48.24% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 9.48% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 27.95% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.52% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.94 1 | 28.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.44 2 | 27.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.3% | 15.1% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 28 | 61.56% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.22% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 21.28% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 4.89% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.52 | 29.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.25 | 29.89 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.2% | 18.52% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 75.81% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 27.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.13% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The King's School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
