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The King's School

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The King's School

Cadhay Lane, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1RA

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Pupils
1,108
Ages
11-18
FSM
14.6%
Attainment 8
51.8
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2014

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

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 114 students entered

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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). 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.

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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.

  1. Mar 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 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?
View The King's School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Devon.