Kings Ash Academy
Pimm Road, Paignton, TQ3 3XAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kings Ash Academy is a primary school in Paignton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 7th of 9 primary schools in Paignton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2021.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 May 2021, report published 30 June 2021
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
This is a school for all. It has a 'no excuses' culture. The school's high expectations permeate its work. Its strong relationships are key to its enduring success. Staff work closely with parents and carers so that pupils receive the best possible support. The school has a high number of pupils who join partway through their education. Staff get to know them quickly. As a result, these pupils settle well. The school has recently renewed its behaviour systems. It has supported staff to ensure they have a shared understanding of these. Consequently, staff treat pupils fairly and consistently. Pupils know the behaviour that is expected of them. In lessons, pupils listen well. A few pupils find their behaviour difficult to manage. Staff work sensitively and skilfully with them to help them manage their emotions. If bullying does occur, staff deal with it promptly. Pupils have a high degree of confidence that staff will resolve any issues that occur. Pupils enjoy a range of clubs, such as choir and basketball, in which to further develop their interests. The school ensures that cost is not a barrier. Consequently, a high number of pupils participate in them.
What the school should improve
- On some occasions, in the wider subjects, teachers give work to pupils that does not support them to learn the intended curriculum. As a result, some pupils do not secure the knowledge they need or develop a sufficient depth of understanding. The trust needs to ensure that teachers are supported to give work to pupils that supports them to achieve the knowledge and skills outlined in the school's curriculum.
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the school's systems for checking what pupils have learned are at an early stage of implementation. Consequently, the school does not have oversight of how well pupils are learning these subjects. The trust should ensure that checks across all subjects are effective, and staff address any gaps in pupils' learning accordingly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
293 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Kings Ash Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Oldway Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Hayes School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Curledge Street Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Fitzsimmons
- Phone
- 01803555657
- Address
- Pimm Road, Paignton, TQ3 3XA
- Local authority
- Torbay
- URN
- 138773
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.