The King's School
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Attainment 8 of 51.9 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 51.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 75%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.34
- Confidence interval:
- [0.13, 0.56]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 178 | 51.9 | — | 74.7% | 21.3% | 4.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 174 | 53.1 | +0.34 | 73.6% | 27.0% | 4.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 181 | 52.7 | +0.31 | 77.0% | 25.0% | 4.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 182 | 54.4 | +0.32 | 78.0% | 24.0% | 4.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Devon for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136673 |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Rob Gammon |
| Trust | THE KING'S SCHOOL OTTERY ST MARY |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | EX11 1RA |
| Latest pupils | 178 |
| FSM eligible | 14.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Cadhay Lane, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1RA
http://www.thekings.devon.sch.uk/View local authority page1404812982| DfE number | 4005 |
| UKPRN | 10033388 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 13 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 3 Apr 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |