Kingsacre Primary School

About Kingsacre Primary School

Kingsacre Primary School in North Devon is a school that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 28 applications for its 21 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.33. Of those applicants, 17 put it as their first preference, and all of those were offered a place. This level of demand is a strong signal that local families rate the school highly, and it's worth noting that the school has improved significantly in recent years. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, it was rated Good overall, a notable step up from its previous inspection in 2018 when it was judged to Require Improvement. The inspection report highlights particular strengths in the Early Years provision, which was rated Outstanding, while leadership, behaviour, personal development, and the quality of education were all rated Good.

Academically, Kingsacre performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, compared to the Devon local authority average of 57%. This places the school 8th out of 31 primary schools in the North Devon area. Pupils also achieve strong scores in individual subjects, with an average reading score of 108 and an average maths score of 105. At the higher standard, 34% of pupils achieved above the expected level in reading, and 19% did so in maths. While the school's national ranking places it in the top 50% of all primary schools, its performance is particularly strong within its local context, making it a solid choice for families prioritising academic outcomes within the state system.

The school offers a good range of facilities for its 175 pupils, including a library, ICT suite, music rooms, a gymnasium, and playing fields, plus a Forest School programme. There is also a chapel on site. A wide variety of clubs and sports are available, from choir and drama to athletics, football, and cricket. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With a relatively low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 9.7%, Kingsacre is a well-regarded, community-focused primary that suits families looking for a school with strong academic results, a clear improvement trajectory, and a broad range of extracurricular opportunities.

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