SecondaryData as of May 2026

The King's School

Cadhay Lane, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1RA

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Ottery St Mary.

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Pupils

1,108

Ages

11-18

FSM

14.6%

Attainment 8

51.8

Ofsted

Outstanding

Mar 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

51.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

31.1%

Basics 9-5

54.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

21.3%

EBacc APS

4.45

EBacc 9-5

12.4%

EBacc 9-4

17.4%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

32.70

A*-A Grades

20.8%

A*-B Grades

45.8%

AAB+ %

10.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 114 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The King's School

The King's School is a secondary school in Ottery St Mary, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 343 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.8. The school has around 1,108 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Cadhay Lane, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1RA | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The King's School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near The King's School

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Frequently asked questions about The King's School

What is The King's School's Ofsted rating?

The King's School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What do parents say about The King's School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 343 responses): 90% of parents would recommend The King's School.

What are The King's School's latest exam results?

The King's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The King's School located?

The King's School is a secondary school in Ottery St Mary, Devon (EX11 1RA).

How many pupils attend The King's School?

The King's School has around 1,108 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The King's School with other schools?

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