Kings Ash Academy
About Kings Ash Academy
Kings Ash Academy in Torbay is a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and its intake tells a distinct story. The school has capacity for 420 pupils but currently enrols 333, leaving around a fifth of places unfilled. That spare capacity is notable given the school is officially oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry: it received 23 applications for 19 places, with all 19 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 60. 4%, which is well above the national average and signals a catchment with significant socio-economic challenge. The school does not have a religious character, and it offers nursery provision for the youngest children. Headteacher Robert Fitzsimmons leads a school that, despite the pressures of its intake, has seen a clear improvement trajectory in its most recent Ofsted inspections.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 21 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Dec 2024Latest monitoring visit (11 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:20
After-school care
15:20-17:00
Source: kingsashacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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